Being diagnosed with epilepsy can be a lonely and isolating experience. Our Talk and support groups offer a place for people to meet other people with epilepsy to share experiences, advice and ...

Status epilepticus is when a seizure lasts a long time or when you have one seizure after another without recovering in between. For some people who are at high risk, status epilepticus emergency ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people with epilepsy use complementary therapies to reduce stress. Some people find that these therapies also improve their general health and wellbeing. This information looks at some of the ...

After his epilepsy diagnosis, Andy worried he was a burden and his mental health started to get worse. That was until he found Epilepsy Action. He found the right support and was able to regain that ...

Photosensitive epilepsy is a type of epilepsy in which seizures are triggered by flashing or flickering lights, or high contrasting patterns. Most people with photosensitive epilepsy also have ...

If you or someone you care about has just been diagnosed with epilepsy, then this information is for you. Getting a diagnosis of epilepsy can be overwhelming. With so much information to take in, it ...

Too busy to meet in person? No means of transport? If you’re struggling to attend an in-person meeting, don’t worry! Our online Talk and support groups are a great way of connecting with others online ...

Absence seizures are a type of generalised onset seizure, meaning both sides of your brain are affected from the start. In the past, absence seizures were called petit-mal seizures. The two most ...

Having epilepsy comes with certain risks. Although it rarely happens, it’s important to know about the risk of dying from epilepsy. On this page we talk about why epilepsy can sometimes be a cause of ...

When someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, they might be told they have a syndrome. An epilepsy syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that tend to happen together, including particular types of ...