Epilepsy: Research
2026-05-20 · Department of Health and Social Care · 4031 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the department has made of whether funding for epilepsy research is proportionate to the prevalence of epilepsy.
Answer
The Department delivers research via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Departmental investment in the NIHR facilitates the direct funding of research projects through NIHR programmes, support for researchers to develop and conduc...