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Join us for our final Research Roundtable webinar of 2021 when we’ll be hearing from research experts and p [...]

THE MOST IMPORTANT EPILEPSY RESEARCH SURVEY YOU WILL EVER COMPLETE UK Epilepsy Priority Setting Partnershi [...]

The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) – of which Epilepsy Research UK is a proud member – hav [...]

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released the draft updated national guidanc [...]

We first found out I had epilepsy when I was four years old. I was diagnosed with juvenile absence epilepsy [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to welcome Nick Lench to the Board of Trustees. We are pleased to share th [...]

Need some inspiration this Christmas? Look no fir-ther! From festive fun runs to Christmas cards, lottery ti [...]

There are around 112,000 children and young people in the UK living with epilepsy, often linked with other [...]

The giving season is almost upon us! If you’re looking for a way to give back this Christmas, look no fir-th [...]

Ride London has been a staple in the charity events calendar since its launch in 2013. Celebrating the lega [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to share an opportunity for our SHAPE NETWORK members to be involved in ou [...]

Last week saw our second collaboration event with Brain Research UK and Brain Tumour Research – the #Brainat [...]

The Government’s three-year Spending Review and 2021-22 Budget was presented yesterday by the Chancellor of [...]

Since 2003, longstanding supporters Farnell Electronics have held an annual golf day in aid of Epilepsy Rese [...]

Looking for a fun way to raise vital funds for research into epilepsy? Look no further because events are we [...]

Today we are supporting #SUDEPActionDay2021. The annual event brings together people and organisations to ra [...]

We are delighted to announce a new series of seminars, hosted and chaired by the Epilepsy Research UK Fellow [...]

Professor Cathy Abbot is joint lead researcher at our new Doctoral Training Centre at the University of Edin [...]

I first heard about the Epilepsy Research UK SHAPE NETWORK on Facebook and signed up right away. I am excit [...]

It's that time already! Our 2021 Christmas card range is now available. They flew off the shelves last year [...]

Today we’re celebrating one year since we launched the #ALifeInterrupted campaign, to highlight the disrupt [...]

One year ago, we created the SHAPE NETWORK – the largest ever community of people affected by epilepsy dedic [...]

Events are well and truly back! In the last month, we’ve been lucky enough to meet some of our superstar su [...]

A massive thank you from our Head of Events, Mehreen Syed: This year’s London Marathon was a long time comi [...]

Today sees the publication of the ‘Autism and Epilepsy: Laying out the Evidence’ report, a first of its kin [...]

Read the full newsletter here A message from Maxine Smeaton, Epilepsy Research UK CEO: It’s hard to believ [...]

Researchers, clinicians,  health professionals and scientists working in the field of epilepsy came together [...]

The Canadian Epilepsy James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) have today published their Top [...]

Toni Hodges was just 37 when she passed away on 13th September 2020, after suffering a seizure and never reg [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing from research expe [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is proud to announce our 2021 London Marathon team – and what a brilliant and varied t [...]

Epilepsy Research UK has today announced the launch of a James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partner [...]

Gifts in Wills left to Epilepsy Research UK play a vital role in securing the future of research into epile [...]

After a long hiatus, the #TeamERUK cheer squad were thrilled to be back on official duty yesterday, supporti [...]

This Sunday sees the return of “the World’s biggest and best half marathon” – Newcastle’s famous Great Nort [...]

Choosing to have surgery in an attempt to control my epilepsy was a scary decision my family had to make, b [...]

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism are very common among people with epilepsy. But despite the st [...]

That's right - it's the highly anticipated return of the Brainathlon! Following the phenomenal success o [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing from the experts a [...]

The effective dissemination of research findings is essential if we are to share learnings and outcomes that [...]

Sometimes epilepsy does not respond to medication and in some cases, surgery may be considered as a promisi [...]

Epilepsy Research UK supporters across the country are taking on the #6forthe600 challenge to help fund vita [...]

This week, one year after the Cumberlege review was published, the government has shared their full response [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing from the experts a [...]

This year has been testing for Epilepsy Research UK. As we excitedly embarked on implementing our ambiti [...]

Getting the right epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging and can take many months or even years. This month o [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is thrilled to be the chosen beneficiary charity of an upcoming auction of a painting [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to share the news that ERUK Fellow Dr Gabriele Lignani has received the In [...]

Research into epilepsy has experienced significant delays due to the pandemic. Epilepsy Research UK has [...]

You can STOP lives being interrupted by epilepsy and help us provide help for today and hope for tomorrow t [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing from the experts [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is pleased to announce we have passed the Association of Medical Research Charities (AM [...]

NHS England has sent out a letter to all women and girls in England aged 12-55 who are currently prescribed [...]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Alan Richens, a founding Trustee of the Epilepsy Research Fou [...]

Epilepsy can be caused by many factors, including other medical conditions and brain injuries. This month on [...]

From health, education and employment to family and friends, the pandemic has impacted every aspect of life [...]

Gill and Gordon Parry, supporters of epilepsy research for 30 years, share their story today for the first t [...]

Pre-order your #ALifeInterrupted t-shirt here As part of National Epilepsy Week, we are delighted to annou [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to announce funding for a further four projects, valued at £1.25 million [...]

Forget the BAFTAs, Epilepsy Research UK is hosting the most spectacular showbiz event of the year. Join us [...]

With just a week to go, we thought we’d share with you a sneak preview of what we have planned this year… [...]

In the build-up to National Epilepsy Week, this month on the #ERUKResearchBlog we’re going back to basics to [...]

Epilepsy Research UK currently has two vacancies to join our team and we are delighted to share these opport [...]

The first-ever #Brainathlon drew to a close on Sunday after a fantastic week of fundraising across the UK. T [...]

Epilepsy Research UK invites you to the next in our series of live Research Roundtable webinars. This month [...]

A report has been published which shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with neurological cond [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is joining charities across the UK to celebrate the legacy of Captain Sir Thomas Moore [...]

This week the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), will host its fifth Festival of Neuroscience.  Epileps [...]

Each year, we’re lucky enough to have a team of dedicated supporters raising money for research at the worl [...]

To accelerate progress in epilepsy research, we need to know we are directing our efforts to where they will [...]

ERUK-funded researcher Professor Sameer Zuberi featured on BBC Breakfast News over the weekend to discuss vC [...]

How Research Is Pioneering Ways For Everyone To Live Seizure Free This month on the #ERUKResearch Blog we’ll [...]

You can stop lives being interrupted by epilepsy. Give a gift to help more people like Grace today. Make a [...]

All week we’ve been asking our supporters to dress their beloved pets (or willing family members, partners, [...]

Epilepsy Research UK invites you to the next in our series of live Research Roundtable webinars. This month [...]

It’s one of the most important days in our community calendar and a time when people across the world come [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to share an exciting opportunity for members of our SHAPE NETWORK. We are [...]

This week Epilepsy Research UK is supporting #BrainAwarenessWeek – a global campaign organised by the DANA F [...]

Epilepsy interrupts the lives of ordinary, extraordinary people.  It’s invisible, unpredictable and frighten [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is pleased to be joining our #TeamBrain partners to mark Brain Tumour Awareness Month. [...]

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our most viewed Research Blogs fr [...]

I was first diagnosed with epilepsy in 1982. It took a while to get the dosage right but we got there and f [...]

This month on the #ERUKResearch Blog, we’ll be focussing on the genetics of epilepsy, and how identifying ge [...]

The first report from the valproate registry has been published, giving a better understanding of the care o [...]

Were you one of the lucky ones who bagged a place in the 2021 London Marathon ballot? Or are you on the hu [...]

This month on the #ERUKResearchBlog, we’ll be focussing on the importance of involving people with lived exp [...]

Epilepsy Research UK invites you to a live Research Roundtable on epilepsy in childhood. Join us to hear [...]

ACCELERATING THE PACE OF DISCOVERY Arriving a little later than usual due to the constraints of lockdown, bu [...]

A national study has uncovered that SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) occurred almost twice as oft [...]

On Friday, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published a review of the risks as [...]

This month on the #ERUKResearchBlog, we’ll be focussing on epilepsy in childhood and how the experiences of [...]

Looking for a new year challenge to get you fired up and fighting fit? Well, Epilepsy Research UK may hav [...]

And there goes 2020… can’t say we’ll miss it! The Epilepsy Research UK team will soon be stepping away fro [...]

Over on the #ERUKResearch Blog this month, we’ll be discussing the three newly funded Innovations in Researc [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is proud to announce three new research projects to support Innovations in Healthcare [...]

Seizures haven’t stopped. Neither have we.  And thankfully, neither have you. So, that was Black Friday. Did [...]

Pardon the interruption... but have you seen our #ALifeInterrupted films yet? Doug and Ava’s stories have al [...]