Advice for carers for people with epilepsy and a learning disability, including information on the link between epilepsy and ...

What is an MRI scan? MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create images (pictures) of tissues, organs and other structures inside ...

This webpage looks at the links between wellbeing and epilepsy and provides practical tips, including the 5 ways to wellbeing ...

We know that for some people with epilepsy, cannabis-based medicines can be effective in controlling seizures. We are campaigning for more research into cannabis-based medicines as well as for more ...

Sodium valproate is a medicine used to treat epilepsy. For some people it might be the most effective epilepsy medicine. However, sodium valproate carries a higher risk than other anti-seizure ...

Kami Kountcheva | While we lobby the government for long-term solutions and expand our helpline to offer more targeted support around medicine, we share tips to help make sure you’ve always got a ...

Kami Kountcheva | People affected by epilepsy medications while they were in the womb can now seek support from a new Fetal Exposure to Medicines Service (FEMS), available in the north of England.

Kami Kountcheva | A new report by Medcan Family Foundation reveals 382 UK families are taking a “last resort” and sourcing illegal cannabis products to treat their children’s epilepsy. A new report by ...

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with epilepsy, visit our guide to help you think about your next steps and find out how we can support you. Electrical activity is happening in our brain all the time ...

A quarterly journal packed with news on epilepsy research, treatment and care. All professional members receive the digital magazines Epilepsy Professional and Paediatric Epilepsy Current Awareness ...

Kami Kountcheva | People with epilepsy will not be automatically eligible for the Spring 2025 COVID-19 booster, according to the UK government. People with epilepsy will not be automatically eligible ...

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