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NHS Fails to Inform Patient of Epilepsy Diagnosis
18 Dec
Summary
- Man diagnosed with epilepsy but not informed, had two seizures.
- Medical scans in 2020 showed epilepsy, but diagnosis wasn't communicated.
- Patient drove for four years unaware, risking his life and others.
A Mirror journalist has revealed that he was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020 following brain scans at King's College Hospital, but he was never informed of this diagnosis by the NHS. This failure led to him experiencing two further life-threatening seizures, the most recent occurring in October 2024 while he was working from home, and another in November 2025 during a walk.
Despite initial assessments suggesting a one-off event in 2020, further tests were recommended. The Medway Hospital stated they sent a letter confirming the epilepsy diagnosis in December 2020, but the journalist maintains he never received it. This lack of communication meant he continued to drive for four years, unaware of the potential danger he posed to himself and other road users.
Following his most recent seizure, he was informed by his GP about the 2020 diagnosis. He has since been offered a neurology appointment, and the hospital trust has confirmed they sent the diagnosis letter. However, he argues that the lack of follow-up medical support constitutes negligence, regardless of the letter's delivery.
