Early Day Motion·EDM 2761

International Epilepsy Day 2026

9 February 202615 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

Motion Text

That this House notes International Epilepsy Day 2026 taking place on Monday 9 February 2026, focusing on the Epilepsy Pledge to turn awareness into action; highlights the Epilepsy Pledge, urging people to commit to one concrete action for awareness or inclusion in 2026; further notes that the 50 Million steps campaign is an attempt to show support to the 50 million people living with epilepsy; and supports the campaign to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those with epilepsy throughout the year with these events.