You can make a difference for people with epilepsy. Whether you want to donate, fundraise with us or volunteer your time, here are ways you can support our work. Making a regular donation to Epilepsy ...

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 ...

Seizure first aid is about what you can do if you see someone having a seizure. Find out about different seizure types and how you can help keep someone safe by following some simple steps.

Find out what it means to be a national charity committed to supporting a better life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We are here because we believe that every person with epilepsy deserves to feel ...

Medical cannabis is legal in the UK. This means that in some circumstances, specialist doctors may prescribe it to treat epilepsy. On this page, we talk about the different types of medical cannabis ...

Your gift will help protect vital services for people with epilepsy. Together we are the thousands of people with epilepsy, their families, friends and those who work to support them. Donate today and ...

The ketogenic diet, or ketogenic diet therapy, is sometimes used as a treatment for epilepsy. For some children and adults, the ketogenic diet helps to control their seizures. There are different ...

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 ...

Epilepsy surgery is a treatment option for some people with seizures that can’t be controlled by taking epilepsy medicines. There are different types of brain surgery that can be used to treat ...

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a common test used to help diagnose epilepsy, and to find out more about someone’s seizures. Find out about the different types of EEG test and what to expect when you ...

Tonic seizures can be generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start. Or they can be focal onset, meaning they start in just one side of the brain. If a tonic seizure ...

We know that for some people with epilepsy, cannabis-based medicines can be effective in controlling seizures. We are campaigning for more research into cannabis-based medicines as well as for more ...