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Epilepsy Society

@epilepsysociety

Transforming lives through advocacy, research & care ๐Ÿ’œ[email protected] 01494 601 400๐Ÿ“žInfo- our website

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80 runners. 26 miles. Over ยฃ150,000 raised so far for Epilepsy Society! We simply couldn't be prouder of the phenomenal effort made by #TeamPurple. We wish you the best of luck in this weekend's race of a lifetime. ๐Ÿ’œ Apply for one of our 2026 spots: bit.ly/42tqIHV

80 runners. 26 miles. Over ยฃ150,000 raised so far for Epilepsy Society!

We simply couldn't be prouder of the phenomenal effort made by #TeamPurple.

We wish you the best of luck in this weekend's race of a lifetime. ๐Ÿ’œ

Apply for one of our 2026 spots: bit.ly/42tqIHV
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Epilepsy information for colleges and universities: bit.ly/3G5HoMC ๐Ÿ’œAnd check out our course on 3 June: epilepsysociety.org.uk/epilepsy-awareโ€ฆ You can also enquire about bespoke epilepsy training courses for colleges and universities by emailing [email protected].

Epilepsy information for colleges and universities: bit.ly/3G5HoMC ๐Ÿ’œAnd check out our course on 3 June: epilepsysociety.org.uk/epilepsy-awareโ€ฆ

You can also enquire about bespoke epilepsy training courses for colleges and universities by emailing ES.training@epilepsysociety.org.uk.
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To help protect yourself against videos or gifs with flashing lights, turn off autoplay on twitter! Turn off autoplay here: bit.ly/3RxI6ET

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If you have seizures, keeping safe may be an issue. Some safety issues may not be relevant to you or you may have your own ideas about what would make situations safer for you. Our article has some suggestions to help you think about your safety at home๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4aXUGGs

If you have seizures, keeping safe may be an issue.

Some safety issues may not be relevant to you or you may have your own ideas about what would make situations safer for you. Our article has some suggestions to help you think about your safety at home๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4aXUGGs
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If you see someone having a seizure, remember: Stay CALM CUSHION their head CALL for help Our aim is to make sure everyone is #seizuresavvy and knows how to support someone with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ’œ

If you see someone having a seizure, remember:

Stay CALM
CUSHION their head
CALL for help

Our aim is to make sure everyone is #seizuresavvy and knows how to support someone with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ’œ
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Emily is determined to get people talking about epilepsy. Having been referred to our Chalfont Centre last year, she discovered she has a different type of epilepsy than her original diagnosis as a child. You can catch her on BBC Radio Essex here: bbc.in/4lRCfbr

Emily is determined to get people talking about epilepsy. Having been referred to our Chalfont Centre last year, she discovered she has a different type of epilepsy than her original diagnosis as a child. You can catch her on BBC Radio Essex here: bbc.in/4lRCfbr
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Our research falls under four areas: #genomics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology & neuropathology. Explore our research into #epilepsy ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/2GAzV7I

Our research falls under four areas: #genomics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology & neuropathology.

Explore our research into #epilepsy ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/2GAzV7I
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GO TEAM PURPLE! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ You smashed the London Marathon, raising over ยฃ200,000! Through heat, pain & exhaustion, you pushed through. Huge love to Gabby โ€” finished with a medal despite a fractured hip. True hero! ๐Ÿ’ช #TeamPurple #LondonMarathon25

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Having epilepsy does not necessarily stop someone from doing the job they want, but there are some issues which can affect them at work. We have information on work and employment for people with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/2KIueYs

Having epilepsy does not necessarily stop someone from doing the job they want, but there are some issues which can affect them at work.

We have information on work and employment for people with #epilepsy ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/2KIueYs
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We need your help! We want every MP to know how epilepsy is more than just seizures. Can you retweet them with this post or spend five minutes to email them a letter to invite them to our exhibition? โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’ป Find out more and download the letter: bit.ly/3SeEJTI ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

We need your help!  We want every MP to know how epilepsy is more than just seizures. Can you retweet them with this post or spend five minutes to email them a letter to invite them to our exhibition?  โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’ป

Find out more and download the letter: bit.ly/3SeEJTI ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ
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Our helpline opens again tomorrow morning at 9am ๐Ÿ“ž They're open 9-4pm every weekday, 9-7.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-12.30 on Saturdays. If you feel it would help to talk things through, you can contact them for information and emotional support on 01494 601 400 ๐Ÿ’œ

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We are thrilled to announce that Sanjay Sisodiya has been appointed to our new role of Transformation Director, leading on the charityโ€™s future plans which will help revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy. bit.ly/3YoOZfI

We are thrilled to announce that Sanjay Sisodiya has been appointed to our new role of Transformation Director, leading on the charityโ€™s future plans which will help revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy.

bit.ly/3YoOZfI
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Epilepsy can be difficult to diagnose and there are a number of different tests that might be done to help. With the right anti-seizure medication, up to 70% of people could have their seizures controlled. Learn more about treatment ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4i0pmcv

Epilepsy can be difficult to diagnose and there are a number of different tests that might be done to help. With the right anti-seizure medication, up to 70% of people could have their seizures controlled.

Learn more about treatment ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4i0pmcv
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A reminder that our epilepsy helpline is closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday and will reopen as usual at 9am on Tuesday. If you need to talk to someone in the meantime, Samaritans are open to offer emotional support 24/7 on 116 123 ๐Ÿ’œ

A reminder that our epilepsy helpline is closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday and will reopen as usual at 9am on Tuesday.

If you need to talk to someone in the meantime, Samaritans are open to offer emotional support 24/7 on 116 123 ๐Ÿ’œ
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Our Epilepsy Helpline is open every Saturday morning from 9am-12.30pm โ€“ call us now to speak to one of our trained Epilepsy Helpline operators. #epilepsy #Helpline

Our Epilepsy Helpline is open every Saturday morning from 9am-12.30pm โ€“ call us now to speak to one of our trained Epilepsy Helpline operators.

#epilepsy #Helpline
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Did you know that epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition, and affects 1 in 107 people in the UK? ๐Ÿค” There are over 40 seizure types, and #epilepsy can also be an invisible condition. Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4i9aTLg

Did you know that epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition, and affects 1 in 107 people in the UK? ๐Ÿค”

There are over 40 seizure types, and #epilepsy can also be an invisible condition. Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4i9aTLg