The first surprise for Emma is seeing the plane gather pace towards her. It takes off directly above her head and over the building as she’s walking in with the rest of her team. It’s 8am on a ...

When an epileptic seizure starts in one side of the brain, it’s called a focal onset seizure or a focal seizure. Both terms mean the same thing. During a focal aware seizure, you stay fully aware of ...

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Kami Kountcheva | People will need to score at least four points in a category to qualify for personal independence payments (PIP), Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced today. People ...

Kami Kountcheva | The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) epilepsy open access service in Newport, Wales, has reopened. The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) epilepsy open ...

Some things make seizures more likely for some people with epilepsy. These are often called ‘triggers’. Triggers don’t cause epilepsy. But if you already have epilepsy, they make seizures more likely.

‘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 chemicals are cannabidiol (CBD ...

“They help Katy with school work, talk to her about any of her worries, sorting a routine for her, never leaving her out of anything and never treating her any different to any other student.” – ...

Epilepsy Action is delighted to share the exciting news that our helpline team has won Helpline of the Year at the Helplines Partnership Awards. Living with epilepsy Epilepsy Action Mark of Quality ...

Donations from Trusts and Foundations are a vital source of income to help people affected by epilepsy. Find out how your donation could make a difference. We are incredibly grateful for the support ...

There are many ways Epilepsy Action can help support you and your loved ones. Our trained advisors can give you an idea of our services or provide the answers and resources you need.