With the clocks gone back, the jumpers out of the wardrobe, and summer feeling like a distant memory, now might seem like an unusual time to talk about heatwaves. But as climate change continues to bring more frequent periods of extreme heat - as we seen in Ireland during the summer - researchers are increasingly exploring what this could mean for people living with epilepsy.
Our Annual Raffle took place on the 5th of November, and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter our draw.
Our raffle is a vital source of fundraised income and while final amounts raised are still being calculated, circa €8K has been raised in support of our work through the raffle!
Details of our lucky winners are outlined below - all winners have been contacted and informed of the good news!
November 2nd to 8th is #MedSafetyWeek – an annual global campaign highlighting the importance of reporting suspected side effects and safety issues associated with medicines.
In Ireland, our colleagues in the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), who are responsible for regulating medicines and medical devices, lead the activities throughout the week.
If you are living with or supporting someone with a rare form of epilepsy, you might be able to assist with this new piece of research.
We are delighted to see three new innovative epilepsy research projects being funded by the Health Research Board.
Read about a special event we recently co-hosted, focused on the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP).
In advance of their annual Expert Day, the Irish Epilepsy League ran a competition for health science/medical students to write a creative essay/poem in prose about epilepsy.
The Irish Epilepsy League are the Irish chapter of the International League Against Epilepsy. Their membership comprises of epilepsy healthcare professionals and the epilepsy research and scientific community working in Ireland.
Learn about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, and what can be done to reduce the risk.
With reference to this morning's media reports, Epilepsy Ireland does not comment on the health circumstances of any individual or on specific cases.
More than 45,000 people in Ireland are living with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects people in different ways, and experiences can vary significantly from person to person.
We were honoured to receive a message from Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly to mark our 60th anniversary.
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