We discuss:


Why epilepsy is up to four times more common in prison populations


The role of traumatic brain injuries, substance use & mental health


Barriers to accessing epilepsy specialists behind bars


Misuse, mistiming, & under-optimisation of anti-seizure medications


The continued use of rectal diazepam and lack of rescue treatment awareness


Increased SUDEP risks for people with epilepsy in prisons


How NICE guidelines should be improving care - but often aren’t


What needs to change to ensure prisoners get the epilepsy care they are entitled to


 
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