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Why Epilepsy Is So Common in UK Prisons - Epilepsy Nurse: Karen McLeod

23 Oct 2025

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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 Β  πŸ”— More about episode πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/karen-mcleod-uk-prisons Β  More about Karen McLeod πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://www.torierobinson.com/guests/karen-mcleod Β  πŸ‘• Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com Β  🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights Β  πŸŽ₯ Watch the video πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://youtu.be/2yKOxliR1pY Β  πŸ”€ Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary Β  πŸ“² Connect with us Website https://www.epilepsysparks.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks

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