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People dying because of ‘missed opportunities and health inequalities’
The average age of death for someone with epilepsy as well as a learning disability is just 56.
SUDEP Action
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GeneralUrgent action needed following probe into epilepsy deaths in UK prisons
Report: Preventable deaths linked to failures in managing epilepsy in prisons.
General‘Checklist must be rolled out as tribute to Clive’
Clive Treacey was failed in life, but his family are ensuring there is a lasting legacy in his name.
FundraisingLake District hike in memory of Jason Morland
Friends and family of Jason Morland say Jason had a heart of gold. Their hike around the Lake District was in his memory.
FundraisingHonouring Hinesh with bucket-list climb of Kilimanjaro
Matt Brinkley and Preema Patel conquered Kilimanjaro to fulfil a wish of Preema’s brother Hinesh.
GeneralSUDEP Action delighted to add Dr Rhys Thomas to Board
Dr Rhys Thomas has joined the Board of epilepsy charity SUDEP Action as a trustee.
GeneralAmber’s death highlights need for more SUDEP discussions
Amber Walker died of SUDEP in 2023. A Prevention of Future Deaths Report says more must be done to highlight SUDEP risks in patient discussions.
FundraisingRemembering Ryan with Goodie Fest
Abigail Birtles, Charlotte Templeman and Kieron Parry organise GoodieFest in memory of Ryan Goodman.
CampaignsMotion in Scottish Parliament to acknowledge SUDEP Action Day
MSP Monica Lennon lodges motion to recognise SUDEP Action Day
CampaignsTen barriers SUDEP Action has broken down since 1995
Jane Hanna OBE identifies the top 10 barriers that SUDEP Action has fought since it was founded in 1995.
For one-to-one support after an epilepsy death contact our support team today
We provide the only support line for people bereaved by an epilepsy death and offer access to qualified counselling. Our dedicated support team has a special interest in, and understanding of, sudden and traumatic death.
