Valproate and other Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Pregnancy APPG

First Registered: 28/09/2017 • Last updated on: 24/01/2024

Note: This APPG was last registered on 24th January 2024. The APPG was not registered in the latest release of the 8th April 2024 and may be defunct.

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To raise government awareness of the dangers of Valproate and other anti-epileptic drugs in pregnancy and to support and advocate for those harmed by the drugs taken by the mother in pregnancy.

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Contact Details

Registered Contact:

Cat Smith MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 6001.

Email: cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk

Public Enquiry Point:

Janet Williams, Independent Fetal Anti-Convulsant Trust, Heather Brae, School Lane, Preston PR3 6AA. Tel: 01253 799 161

Email: janet.infact@btinternet.com

No benefits in kind are on record for the Valproate and other Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Pregnancy APPG

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