The latest MBRRACE-UK report shows nearly 80% of maternal deaths due to epilepsy between 2022-24 could have been avoided.

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 ...

Sleep seizures can happen any time you’re asleep, whether it’s during the night or a day time nap. It’s possible to have any type of seizure during your sleep. Seizures that only happen during sleep ...

We all feel tired from time to time, but if you feel tired most of the time, you might have fatigue. This information looks at how sleep and epilepsy can affect each other, and gives some suggestions ...

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 ...

If you have a driving licence, or want to get one, you need to tell the driving agency about your epilepsy. Many people with epilepsy are able to drive, as long as they meet the driving rules for ...

ESA can help with living costs if you’re unable to work and support you to get back into work if you’re able to. You may be able to claim ESA if you have epilepsy. This page guides you through the ...

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 ...

Who gets childhood absence epilepsy (CAE)? CAE usually starts between the ages of 4 and 10 years. But it’s possible for it to start in children slightly older or younger than this. It’s up to three ...

Does drinking alcohol cause epilepsy? Research suggests that drinking large amounts of alcohol over a long time may increase your risk of developing epilepsy. This research showed that the more ...

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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 ...