Our exhibition in the House of Commons for National Epilepsy Week has really pushed epilepsy up the political agenda. We held ...

Every effort is made to ensure that all our information is correct and up to date. However, Epilepsy Society is unable to provide a medical opinion on specific cases. Responses to enquiries contain ...

Eamonn started playing rugby when he was six years old and now plays in the second and third team for Huel Tring Rugby.

Sophie, 17, is going to be doing a skydive this July for Epilepsy Society but her inspiration is her mum, Nicola, who was ...

Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs. Each medication listed includes a link to information about what type of seizures the ASMs are used for ...

Our step-by-step guide to the recovery position shows you how to help someone recover after a tonic clonic seizure. These steps should be followed once the shaking has stopped. We send monthly ...

Our training courses are aimed at those who care for adults with epilepsy. Learn about the causes of epilepsy, how epilepsy is diagnosed, seizure triggers, first aid for different types of seizures ...

Did you know that the Greek philosopher Hippocrates (460-377 BC) was the first person to think that epilepsy starts in the brain? Find out more interesting facts and debunked myths around epilepsy and ...

Anyone can develop epilepsy, at any time of life. It happens in people of all ages. There are over 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK. Epilepsy varies greatly and affects everyone differently.

For some people, certain situations can trigger (set off) a seizure. Common triggers include lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking their prescribed anti-seizure medication (ASM). Triggers don ...

Whether to drink alcohol or take recreational drugs is a personal choice, but it is worth knowing the possible effects they could have on your epilepsy. Alcohol or recreational drugs can cause ...