What is medical cannabis? ‘Medical cannabis’ is a term used to describe a range of cannabis-based medicines. The cannabis plant contains hundreds of natural chemicals. The two most commonly-known ...

At work. “I had a note from my GP stating all I needed was a phased return to work after being off due to my epilepsy. I was not allowed to return to work.” If you work with someone who has epilepsy, ...

Epilepsy Action has been re-certified with the PIF TICK, the UK’s only assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information, awarded by the Patient Information Forum. The PIF TICK ...

A new awareness campaign, launched this week, is shining a light on the discrimination people with epilepsy often face around friendships, dating and work. Epilepsy Action’s ‘If I told you…’ campaign ...

Chantal Spittles, PR and media manager at Epilepsy Action said it was “shocking” to see Brody’s seizure in STC and how he gets dismissed by DS Swain in the episode. “We know this can be the sad ...

Supporting others with epilepsy If you’re going with someone who has epilepsy, you can do a lot to make them feel safe and supported. Find out more about seizure first aid and ask them more about ...

A dentist and founder of a cosmetic dentist surgery in Manchester has donated £2,000 to Epilepsy Action, after winning the sum at a padel tournament in February this year. Dr Stephen Dodd took part ...

Ambition 1 By 2030 everyone in the UK who has epilepsy will be able to say that life has improved because of the things we are achieving together. Our helpline handled 10,950 enquiries, ensuring vital ...

Every single health board in Wales is failing to meet waiting time guidelines for treatment after a first seizure, a new report by Epilepsy Action Cymru shows. The guidelines, set by the National ...

“Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting 1 in 100 people, but its impact goes far beyond having seizures. We know people with epilepsy face more challenges with their ...

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain, causing repeated seizures Anyone can have a one-off seizure, but it doesn’t always mean they have epilepsy People are usually only diagnosed with ...

What is drug-resistant epilepsy? Drug-resistant epilepsy happens when a person has not become, or stayed, seizure free after trying 2 types of epilepsy medicines. This could have been one type of ...