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We are the Epilepsy Society. The UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
Help support everyone affected by epilepsy
What we do
Cutting edge research
Epilepsy Society is unique in bringing together experts from around the world to form a powerhouse multidisciplinary team who contribute to a wide ranging spectrum of research.
Advocacy
We are a voice for people with epilepsy, striving to push epilepsy up the political agenda and bring about change at government level.
Leading care provider
Our range of care is tailored to the needs of each individual, and our professional staff are committed to maximising the life potential of everyone within our care homes.
Epilepsy support
Our confidential epilepsy helpline and online information provide support to people who are affected by epilepsy.
Our research
Genomics
Read how we are working to understand the genetic architecture of each individual person's epilepsy through our world leading genomics research programme.
Research
The ultimate goals of our current research are to spearhead personalised treatment and to incorporate genomic diagnosis into the NHS for people with epilepsy.
Latest news
Our letter to the Health Secretary: Act now to save lives next summer
Along with over 60 co-signatories, Epilepsy Society is writing to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care calling for urgent action to tackle extreme heat in care homes.
“Time is ticking”: MPs and charities demand action on deadly care home heat
Charities, care providers, and MPs have issued a stark warning to the government to implement a Cool Homes Plan for social care, or risk avoidable loss of life next summer.
Get an alert when your prescription is ready via the NHS app
While many people have been receiving texts from their pharmacy when their prescription is ready to be collected, millions more can now get an alert on their smartwatch or mobile if they use the NHS app. Nearly 2,500 chemists across England, including every ASDA and Boots pharmacy stores are participating.
SUDEP Action Day:Be empowered to ask difficult questions
Today, Wednesday 21 October, is SUDEP Action Day and the theme for this year is sparking open conversations around seizure safety and risk management.
Epilepsy Society at the political party conferences 2026
The Epilepsy Society has wrapped up a whirlwind month attending five of the major political party conferences, amplifying the voices of people with epilepsy.
Hundreds of delegates, including government ministers, MPs, councillors, and charity representatives, visited our stands to learn more about epilepsy and the daily impact it has on people’s lives.
Our superstar – Poppy is named BBC Radio Suffolk Young Hero Award for her fundraising efforts
Congratulations to Poppy, nine years old, who has been recognised for her tireless fundraising and awareness efforts for the Epilepsy Society, by BBC Radio Suffolk. As part of the BBC Make a Difference Awards, Poppy was given the Young Hero Award.
Personal stories
Becca's story
Sweet Success! How Becca and the amazing team at Gemini Chocolate raised an incredible £1,000 for the Epilepsy Society.
Eamonn's story
Eamonn is a restaurant and bar manager and he was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 18.
Sunil's story
Flipping the triangle around so epilepsy and medication aren't in charge of me.
Need to talk
about epilepsy?
You can call our helpline on 0300 102 0024,
talk to us via webchat or email us.
Sodium valproate
Sodium valproate is an epilepsy medication prescribed for all seizure types including absence, myoclonus and tonic clonic seizures. New regulations have been introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) around the way in which the drug, sodium valproate is prescribed. Find out about the changes and how they might affect you.