Under the new Urgent and Emergency Care Plan for England announced today, the government has promised that patients will receive better, faster and more appropriate emergency care as it sets out ...

If you are thinking of starting a family, it is essential to talk to your neurologist about planning your epilepsy treatment ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Jonny joined Epilepsy Society in March 2019. Jonny has over 25 years’ experience in health and social care supporting adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy and complex support needs. Jonny has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...