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National Epilepsy Week 2019 is here!
An opportunity to put epilepsy and your experiences in the spotlight. Matthewβs Friends Ketogenic Dietary Therapy charity is happy to be working with other epilepsy organisations this #EpilepsyWeek to raise awareness about #seizurefirstaid #epilepsysafety @youngepilepsy @EpilepsyConnexn @FableCharity @epilepsyaction @EpilepsyRUK @matthewsfriends @epilepsysociety @SUDEPAction Β
Epilepsy in Children SIGN Guideline Poster
This poster will be displayed at the Holyrood Parliamentary Exhibition Tues 7 - Thurs 9 May Matthewβs Friends are working alongside other organisations, patient representatives and health care professionals, to update the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Guidelines for Epilepsy in Children.
The Spring Newsletter Is Here
Matthewβs Friends Spring 2019 newsletter is now available to read online. To read the newsletter, please go to theΒ NewslettersΒ section, orΒ click here. For enquiries regarding future Newsletter content, please contactΒ emmamatthewsfriends.org.
KetoCollege Early-Bird registration extended to 30th April!
KetoCollege 2019 An advanced CPD 3-day course for new and refresher Ketogenic Therapy learning and networking. KetoCollege offers both scientific background and practical training in all aspects of the implementation of the different ketogenic therapies. Led by recognised ketogenic diet experts, it will include presentations, workshops and time for networking and group discussions. Registrations are [...]
Coping with Complex Epilepsy Whilst Striving for a Quality of Life for the Whole Family β Facilitating a Parentβs Perspective
Article out in Neurodigest today regarding the importance of quality of life between seizures and how Ketogenic Diet can affect this.Β Two-thirds of parents that took part in this study reported seeing negative side effects with AEDβs.Β By contrast, Ketogenic Dietary Therapy positively impacts energy, alertness, communication, and focus β all things that contribute to [...]
KetoCollege 2019 Registration is now open!
The registration period for KetoCollege 2019 is now open! Please click on the button below for more information. KetoCollege 2019
Our Winter and final Newsletter of 2018 is here!
Please click here to view our Winter Newsletter.Β Another bumper edition bringing you news from the medical Ketogenic Diet world. This edition includes a summary from the 6th Global Symposium for Ketogenic Dietary Therapies, held in Korea; Keto and Parkinsonβs Disease; Keto and Lipedema; Keto recipes and useful products and more! With all our wishes [...]
Advent Calendars – Lower Carb
We have found a few examples of Keto-friendly advent calendars! NOTE: PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DIETITIAN TO ENSURE THAT THESE PRODUCTS SUIT YOUR PRESCRIPTION The Cheese Calendar is back in 2018 Available for Β£10 from 14th November from Sainsburyβs or Β£8 from Asda the day after. [...]
The Summer Newsletter Is Here
Matthewβs Friends Summer 2018 newsletter is now available to read online. To read the newsletter, please go to theΒ NewslettersΒ section, orΒ click here. For enquiries regarding future Newsletter content, please contactΒ emmamatthewsfriends.org.
Initial Interest Statement
We have just returned from the 2nd European G1D Conference successfully hosted by Matthews Friends. The Conference brought together countries from around the world, educating and supporting, bringing Professionals and families together with the intention of spreading knowledge of G1D, it's treatment the Ketogenic Diet, and possible alternatives. At the conference [...]
Epilepsy Awareness Campaign and Lack of Ketogenic Services in Wales
Written by Matthewβs Friends Founder and CEO, Emma Williams MBE On 3rd July, Epilepsy Wales held an awareness event at the Senedd in Cardiff and Matthewβs Friends were a contributor to this event. Β You can read about it by clickingΒ HERE.Β As a charity, we have spent literally YEARS pushing for ketogenic dietary therapy services to [...]
BPNA Statement on Marijuana Products in Treatment of Complex Epilepsies
Please click on the link below to read the statement from the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)Β regarding the recent controversy around using marijuana related products in the treatment of complex epilepsies. https://www.bpna.org.uk/userfiles/file/BPNA%20Cannabis%20statement%2004072018.pdf Matthewβs Friends would also strongly recommend that if you are giving your loved one ANY type of CBD product that is NOT part [...]