People with photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) may have seizures triggered by visual content (videos, advertising, streamed online content, etc.) that flickers, flashes or blinks. Like all seizures, ...

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 ...

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 ...

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a common test used to help diagnose epilepsy, and to find out more about someone’s seizures. Find out about the different types of EEG test and what to expect when you ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Epilepsy Action supports research in many different ways, from funding projects to providing patient and public engagement support, helping disseminate results and advertising recruitment ...

Absence seizures are a type of epileptic seizure. They usually cause you to stop what you are doing for a brief period. In the past, absence seizures were called petit-mal seizures. Find out more ...

If a person with epilepsy uses a wheelchair or has mobility problems, their GP or epilepsy specialist should give them a care plan. This should include advice on how to help the person if they have a ...

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Seizure first aid is about what you can do if you see someone having a seizure. Find out about different seizure types and how you can help keep someone safe by following some simple steps.