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 ...

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

Kami Kountcheva | Honorary President of Epilepsy Action, Baroness Margaret Ford of Cunningham OBE, has been named on the King’s New Year Honours List 2025. Honorary President of Epilepsy Action, ...

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. We ...

You may be able to claim benefits if you have epilepsy. There are also other financial support schemes available. This page has information about financial support for people with epilepsy and their ...

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 ...

When your child is diagnosed with epilepsy, education is likely to be one of your first concerns. Many children, especially once their epilepsy is controlled by medicine, are unlikely to need any ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On this page we look at the relationship between epilepsy and beauty treatments. This includes whether treatments and cosmetic procedures are safe for people with epilepsy. For example massage, ...

Staying active important for everyone. This information explains ways people with epilepsy can exercise, play sport and take part in leisure activities safely. Can I take part in sport, exercise, and ...