National Epilepsy Week 2021

Early day motion 104, tabled 25 May 2021 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes National Epilepsy Week 2021 running from 24 May to 31 May; notes the campaign#6forthe600 which highlights that every week 600 people in the UK are given the life changing news they have epilepsy; further notes Epilepsy Research UK has announced funding for a further four projects, valued at £1.25 million as part of annual research awards meaning that 15 new studies will be taking place across the country, involving over 60 researchers including collaborators in Europe, the US and Australia and funding 58 research projects nationally; and further highlights the #6forthe600 challenge in which people are asked to think of an activity based around the number 6, 60 or even 600 and raise money accordingly.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.