Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund more training for epilepsy training for healthcare staff
Closed
143 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to fund epilepsy training for all healthcare staff in Maternity services, A&E and hospitals, to try and improve care and support for people with Epilepsy.
I don't think epilepsy is being adequately catered for, as outlined in NASH Report 2020. I am concerned that this has a negative impact on epileptic patients, putting them at more risk of serious harm and sudden unexplained death. I think more training will help professionals understand a common Neurological condition that affects over 600,000 people in the UK alone. I think more training could help ensure the right care is provided, and help reduce risks of harm that currently people with epilepsy might be experiencing.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
143
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
27 Mar 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.