Filming someone having a seizure may not feel like a natural thing to do. But showing video clips of a seizure can be a very helpful way of getting the right diagnosis or treatment. Make sure the ...

Epilepsy affects everyone in different ways. Your needs, challenges and interests as a patient will not be the same as someone else’s. • Living with epilepsy and other long-term health conditions • ...

Self-advocacy means saying what you think and asking for what you need. This sounds simple, but it is not always easy. This guide is about understanding your rights and making sure your voice is heard ...

Using effective communication skills can make it easier to build respectful, helpful relationships with your healthcare providers and get the care you need. Here are some examples of different ...

This month’s Epilepsy Star award winner is Professor Charlotte Lawthom, who is being recognised for the exceptional care she provides her patients as a consultant neurologist. Charlotte was nominated ...

Come and join Chris and Sam at Hull Epilepsy Support for a warm and friendly welcome and mutual support. Chris has epilepsy himself and Sam is Chris’ partner. Chris has supported people with epilepsy ...

Two national NHS clinical trials will investigate the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in adults and children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Prof Finbar ...

Epilepsy can often be accompanied by other conditions, and one of those is autism. There are around 630,000 people with epilepsy in the UK, and around 700,000 autistic people. Research suggests that ...

Kami Kountcheva | Consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Jibril Osman Farah, who is delivering laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) treatment at the Walton Centre in Liverpool, answers our questions about ...

Olivia Colman CBE is an Academy Award, BAFTA, Primetime Emmy & Golden Globe winning actress, best-known for her roles in projects such as Fleabag, The Favourite, Broadchurch, Paddington in Peru, Wonka ...

Purple Day is the internationally recognised epilepsy awareness day, and it falls on 26th March. Every year, thousands of amazing people come together to raise money and help make a difference for ...