Epilepsy

Resources and Information

Brain Research UK

www.brainresearchuk.org.uk/neurological-conditions/epilepsy

Brain Research UK is a charity dedicated to neurological research. Provides information and resources for people with neurological conditions of all kinds, including epilepsy.

Epilepsy Society
epilepsysociety.org.uk
Epilepsy Society is the largest medical charity for epilepsy in the UK. It provides information and support to professionals and people affected by epilepsy.

Epilepsy Action
epilepsy.org.uk
One of the two major UK websites for epilepsy. The website includes a good section on treatments and a wide range of other information.

Young Epilepsy
youngepilepsy.org.uk
A major provider of specialist services for young people with epilepsy.

SUDEP Action
sudep.org
This site provides information, support and campaigning into epilepsy related deaths and SUDEP.

Epilepsy Scotland
epilepsyscotland.org.uk
A Scottish support organisation with details of local support groups, helpline, training and fact sheets.

Epilepsy Wales
epilepsy.wales.
Providing information and support for people in Wales.

GOV UK: epilepsy and driving

www.gov.uk/epilepsy-and-driving

International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

www.ilae.org/

The international association of health care professionals and scientists working toward removing limitations for people with epilepsy. Provides information and definitions of epilepsy and epileptic seizures.

NHS: Epilepsy

www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/

The NHS information guide about epilepsy. Includes information about epilepsy, diagnosis, and treatments.

NHS: Pregnancy and epilepsy

www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/

The NHS guide for information about pregnancy with epilepsy.

Support Dogs
supportdogs.org.uk
A UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy and people with disabilities by training dogs to act as efficient and safe assistants, including seizure alert dogs.

You may also be interested in our section on young people's experiences of epilepsy.

You can also download our resources information sheets for General Health and Medicine, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Practical Matters.