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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action chief executive, Philip Lee, has stepped down after more than 37 years at the organisation. Epilepsy Action chief executive, Philip Lee, has stepped down after more ...

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 ...

Having epilepsy comes with certain risks. Although it rarely happens, it’s important to know about the risk of dying from epilepsy. On this page we talk about why epilepsy can sometimes be a cause of ...

For some people, drinking alcohol is a big part of their social life. This page is to help you understand how alcohol could affect you and your epilepsy. Drinking alcohol can affect your epilepsy, so ...

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

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 ...