Planning for a family trip abroad during the summer holidays? Worried about managing your epilepsy whilst you're away?🛫 Check out our travel information on our website and our epilepsy flashcards, now available in six languages! 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸🇮🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 epilepsy.org.uk/living/daily-l…

A small number of spaces have become available today for our family event in Gortin Glen this weekend. If you are interested in attending, please book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ni-family-su…

1/ My interview with UTV Live News yesterday. 📜The MH Strategy will transform MH services in NI. 💰Funding for the Strategy is totally inadequate (only 1/8 of what is needed this yr). ⚠️It includes the Regional Crisis Intervention Service, announced in 2021, not yet operational.

1 in 6 people have a neurological condition such as epilepsy.🧠 That’s why we’re supporting The Neurological Alliance's #MyNeuroSurvey. Click the link below, share your experiences and help improve care for people affected by neurological conditions. …alingreality.welcomesyourfeedback.net/m3wnk6

. Belfast Trust looking for a new Chief Ex as Dr Cathy Jack resigns. In the role since 2017 it’s been a tumultuous tenure overseeing the pandemic,Michael Watt/Neurology Inquiry, Hyponatraemua fall out.. Who will take up the mantle? Dr Jack has been in health care 37 years.

Thank you to All Ireland winner Ronan Clarke for sharing his story of living with epilepsy. Good luck to the current Armagh team in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final on Sunday 🏐 bbc.co.uk/sport/articles…

A ‘brain pacemaker’, the EASEE device aims to reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant focal epilepsy and is now available on the NHS. See the full story on our website: epilepsy.org.uk/new-device-for…

Your voice matters. Be part of the largest survey of people affected by neurological conditions in the UK & Ireland: …alingreality.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/z8ym5b

We are looking to speak to people in NI who have been affected by sodium valproate. We are campaigning to raise awareness of the risks and to ensure that women with epilepsy can make an informed decision about their treatment. epilepsy.org.uk/.../campaigns/…

Connecting with others who understand your epilepsy can help boost your confidence and self-worth. For this #InternationalDayOfFriendship check out our befriending service and see how our friendly volunteers can support you. epilepsy.org.uk/support-for-yo…

There are three family tickets left for Epilepsy Action NI's older kids / young adult (10 - 17) event in Belfast this weekend. High rope adventure ✅ Climbing ✅ Freefall ✅ Archery ✅ Fun ✅ Book your tickets asap: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ni-family-su…

Tell us about your experience as an unpaid carer. How has it impacted on your life? What changes would you like to see which could relieve some of the pressures you face? Fill in our State of Caring Survey 2024 to highlight the issues that matter to you. surveymonkey.com/r/JLR2B79

Free epilepsy awareness training for counsellors / student counsellors in Northern Ireland: eventbrite.co.uk/e/counsellors-…

"There isn’t a magic wand solution..... But if we had a PfG, we might be able to start understanding what our Executive’s priorities are and how we can start delivering against a plan." Andrew Webb writes on the need for a Programme for Government irishnews.com/news/business/…

Congratulations to everyone who has received their exam results today.🎉 If you have epilepsy and are now thinking of going to college, check out the information on our website and plan ahead for your next big step. epilepsy.org.uk/living/educati…

Having a listening ear to talk to can do wonders for your mental health. Our befriending service can connect you with one of our friendly volunteers who can arrange regular chats with you via phone or video call. Connect with a friend today! epilepsy.org.uk/support-for-yo…

Check out Epilepsy Action's Bitesize wellbeing video with tips and techniques on how to get better sleep when you live with epilepsy: youtu.be/uql9rgM5PWo?si…

Families affected by the valproate scandal in Northern Ireland also deserve to access a simple and timely redress scheme. Epilepsy Action NI will be approaching the DOH for an update on this.

🔊🥳 We have a new page on our website for epilepsy conferences! We want our GPs and neurologists (especially those who don't specialise in epilepsy) to understand it better! Our latest conference added is the 🔊🥳 ILAE BRITISH BRANCH "2024 ILAE British Branch Clinical #Epilepsy

If you live with or care for someone living with a neurological condition such as epilepsy, please take 5 mins to complete My Neuro Survey: …alingreality.welcomesyourfeedback.net/z8ym5b Your responses could help to shape future services in Northern Ireland.