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EastEnders' Nugget Diagnosed with Epilepsy
10 Feb
Summary
- Davinder 'Nugget' Gulati will be diagnosed with epilepsy in an upcoming storyline.
- The plot aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding the condition.
- The BBC soap is collaborating with the Epilepsy Society for accuracy.
Upcoming episodes of the BBC soap EastEnders will feature a storyline where the character Davinder "Nugget" Gulati, played by Juhaim Rasul Choudhury, receives a diagnosis of epilepsy. This narrative arc is designed to increase understanding of the neurological disorder.
The production team has collaborated with the Epilepsy Society to ensure the storyline's accuracy and sensitivity. Viewers will see Nugget's experience following his first seizure, which occurred after a head trauma. The plot will explore his adaptation to living with epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Society has welcomed the initiative, hoping it will encourage dialogue and decrease stigma. Clare Pelham, chief executive of the Epilepsy Society, emphasized that representation is key, noting that one in 100 people live with epilepsy but often conceal it due to societal stigma.
EastEnders executive producer Ben Wadey stated the show's commitment to authentic storytelling, confirming advice was sought to accurately depict the challenges faced by a young person diagnosed with epilepsy. Epilepsy affects the brain and causes seizures, with current treatments focusing on management as there is no cure.
