Information on living with epilepsy including safety aids, your rights, welfare benefits, what sports can you play and can you drink alcohol?

What is epilepsy? What are epilpetic seizures? What triggers seizures? Answers to these (and other important) questions about epilepsy.

Epilepsy should be diagnosed by a specialist doctor with experience in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. For adults this is usually a neurologist (a doctor specialising in conditions that affect the ...

Our award winning UK helpline offers free, confidential advice to anyone affected by epilepsy. We are open 8:30 – 5:00 Monday to Friday and 10 – 4 on Saturdays. You can also send us your questions at ...

People can have epilepsy for a number of reasons. Some of these are related to changes in our genes. This page explains the links between epilepsy and genetics. You can also find out about genetic ...

How do I take my medicine? Epilepsy medicine is usually taken once, twice or sometimes 3 times a day. It’s important to take it at the times prescribed by your doctor, because missing a dose can ...

Our short tips for how to have the conversation and what to do if someone tells you they have epilepsy. Educate yourself about epilepsy – Epilepsy Action has plenty of resources to help you understand ...

Epilepsy Action is the working name of British Epilepsy Association, a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 234343) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 797997) in England.

When an epileptic seizure starts in one side of the brain, it’s called a focal onset seizure or a focal seizure. Both terms mean the same thing. During a focal aware seizure, you stay fully aware of ...

Can I have vagus nerve stimulation therapy? The National Institute for Health and Care (NICE) guidelines say that VNS therapy may be an option for you if:. You have drug-resistant epilepsy.This means ...

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 ...

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 ...