Notes for Meeting: 2nd October 2018

Here are some notes and links to what we are talking about on this month's Bristol #Epilepsy Support Group meeting: DWP STOP accepting new Universal Credit claims from people on PIP and revert back to legacy system https://universalcreditsuffer.com/2018/09/30/dwp-stop-accepting-new-universal-credit-claims-from-people-on-pip-and-revert-back-to-legacy-system/ Epilepsy Society Conference 2018 - report back https://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/annual-conference-1 Epilepsy Foundation of America & Talk About It: talk…

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Fundraising Gig for Epilepsy in Bristol – Aug 10, 2018

Join AFO Audio and friends, for an exciting fundraising gig for Epilepsy Society to be held in Bristol on FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2018.

Take Part In Epilepsy Research ! – at Exeter University

Do you have lived experience of #Epilepsy, or care for somebody that does? Come to the workshop on Wed 21st March, held at #Exeter University - to help us develop a new approach to #Epilepsy Surgery using mathematical modelling to understand where #Seizures start and how they spread throughout the #Brain .  Here's the info…

Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference 2018

Every two years, the Epilepsy Foundation of America, holds its Pipeline Conference to bring together decision-makers with a stake in the field of epilepsy treatment, therapeutic innovation, and product development. This exciting meeting provides a forum for surveying new therapies in development, exploring future advancements, and encouraging collaborations and partnerships. The Pipeline Conference take's place February…

#EpilepsyDay 2018

International #EpilepsyDay 2018

Blue Badge Gov Consultation 2018

People with hidden disabilities could enjoy new freedom with blue badge changes. Consultation expanding the Blue Badge criteria released. People with hidden disabilities could soon have greater access to blue badges under new plans from Transport Minister Jesse Norman today (21 January 2018). The proposals, which would herald the most significant changes since the blue badge…

Sarah’s Epilepsy Fundraising Story

Sarah Reid - is an inspiration and a member of the Bristol Epilepsy Support Group, in Bristol, England. In spite of undergoing surgery for left temporal lobe epilepsy this year at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Sarah has still managed to fundraise relentlessly for the five charities closest to her heart: Epilepsy Society, Young Epilepsy, Epilepsy Action, Young…

Bristol University Neuroscience Festival 2018

Friday 23rd March  - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm  - Great Hall, Wills Building, Park St Come and talk to scientists, investigate interactive exhibits and hands-on activities lead by scientists, explore the ‘Evolution of the brain’ and ‘Brain Art’ exhibitions and much more. Find out about current Neuroscience research through state of the art research…

Epilepsy Survey for Women

New survey launched to find out how aware women and girls are of the risks around sodium valproate ​Data will be presented to public hearing into the medication in September Last survey showed 20 per cent  of women taking sodium valproate were not aware of the risks Take part in our survey and help provide vital information for public…

Video: Dr Rami Apellian, Epilepsy Epileptologist and MD

Interview with Dr Rami Apellian MD at Epilepsy Awareness Day and Expo at Disneyland Resort, 2016