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Epilepsy Ireland AGM – Update

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Epilepsy Ireland’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place this evening (Monday 8th Sept) at 6pm via Zoom.

Due to a technical issue, the original link circulated to all members three weeks ago has expired and no longer works. Members have been issued with a new link for the meeting this morning by email.

If you are a member of Epilepsy Ireland and you were planning to attend the AGM, please check your email for the updated link.

Back to school with Epilepsy Ireland

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Whether parents, children and schools alike can believe it or not - it is back to school season! At Epilepsy Ireland, we regularly support parents supporting children with the condition with the return to school, as well as schools themselves who may be seeking to learn more about a condition which affects over 10,000 children in Ireland. 

Updated ARAF published for women prescribed Sodium Valproate(Epilim)

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As part of the continuing efforts to reduce the risks associated with the anti-seizure medication, Sodium Valproate (Epilim), the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) have recently reissued patient information materials and reminders to prescribers and pharmacists about their obligations under the Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP) and risk reduction measures associated with the medication.

We're Hiring - Communications Officer

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We have commenced the hiring process for the position of Communications Officer. 

Working with our Advocacy & Communications Manager, this position will directly contribute to the advancement of our Strategic Plan, with a particular focus on the key aim of increasing the visibility of epilepsy and Epilepsy Ireland.