There are many ways Epilepsy Action can help support you and your loved ones. Our trained advisors can give you an idea of our services or provide the answers and resources you need.

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

Epilepsy surgery is a treatment option for some people with seizures that can’t be controlled by taking epilepsy medicines. There are different types of brain surgery that can be used to treat ...

Looking for information on children's epilepsy surgery? You can find our information on children’s epilepsy surgery here. Epilepsy surgery could be for you if you have drug resistant epilepsy. This ...

Medical cannabis is legal in the UK. This means that in some circumstances, specialist doctors may prescribe it to treat epilepsy. On this page, we talk about the different types of medical cannabis ...

Tonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect ...

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

Caring for someone can be a real joy. And it can be really demanding. It can be hard to find your way around all of the different services on offer, and to look after your own wellbeing at the same ...

Epilepsy for primary care nurses is an online course for practice nurses and others working in primary care. During the course, you will learn everything you need to support patients with epilepsy. It ...

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.