Find out more about epilepsy, the symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, treatments and more.

Our award winning UK helpline offers free, confidential advice to anyone affected by epilepsy. We are open 8:30 – 5:00 Monday to Friday. You can also send us your questions at any time. The service ...

Helping someone having a seizure doesn’t have to be scary. Start to time the seizure, and clear the area of anything that might be harmful. You could also check if the person has a medical ID or ...

Having epilepsy comes with certain risks. Although it rarely happens, it is important to know about the risk of dying from epilepsy. Although it may feel worrying, it’s important to know about all the ...

Epilepsy can impact on many parts of your life. This section gives advice, information and support on how to live with your epilepsy.

On this page we talk about epilepsy alarms and monitors, or seizure alert systems, that are designed to detect seizures. We also list some other devices that may be useful if you have epilepsy, and ...

As you get older, you’re able to start making decisions about the things that are most important to you. It’s an exciting time, but being a young person with epilepsy can have its challenges too! On ...

We have a range of training options to help businesses, charities and other organisations support people with epilepsy in professional environments. This online session connects you with one of our ...

This guide provides general information only to help people affected by epilepsy find and compare technology, apps and medical devices that may be relevant to them. It is not medical advice and should ...

Feedback from people with epilepsy suggests the following as more positive or preferred ways of referring to the condition. People with epilepsy still face negative public attitudes and assumptions.

When someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, they might be told they have a syndrome. An epilepsy syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that tend to happen together, including particular types of ...

Join a community making a real difference and help us to build a world without limits for people with epilepsy. There’s lots of ways you can support our work. Whether you want to donate, fundraise ...