We are Epilepsy Society. The UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
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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.
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Cutting edge research
Epilepsy Society's Chalfont Centre is unique in bringing together intellectual capital to form a powerhouse multidisciplinary team who contribute to a wide ranging spectrum of research.
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Epilepsy Support
Our confidential epilepsy helpline and online information give help and support to people who are affected by epilepsy.
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Advocacy
We are a voice for people with epilepsy, striving to push epilepsy up the political agenda and bring about change at government level.
Care services
We are the leading charity care provider, where people love to work and live. Our wide 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.
Campaigns
Our campaigns team lobby government and decision-makers on the issues that matter to people with epilepsy. From safer medicines for pregnant women to the dangers of online trolling, and from medicines supply to public transport access, we raise awareness of the daily challenges facing people with epilepsy.
Medical services
The Chalfont Centre and our Gowers unit lead the way in the most advanced techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
Latest news
Charities ask new Health Sec for action on medication shortages
Epilepsy Society has joined forces with other health charities to ask for an urgent meeting with the new Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, to discuss ongoing shortages of medications.
New packaging for Buccolam (midazolam) oromucosal solution
Neuraxpharm UK has informed us of a change to the packaging for all strengths of its oral syringes containing Buccolam (midazolam) oromucosal solution.
Epilepsy Society responds to news that driver of fatal car crash had an epileptic seizure
The Epilepsy Society has issued a response following the news that the driver who killed two eight-year-old girls in Wimbledon will not be charged as she had an epileptic seizure.
New safety measures for topiramate during pregnancy
New safety measures have been introduced for the epilepsy medication, topiramate, also known by the brand name Topamax and other generic names.
HM King Charles III is Epilepsy Society's new Patron
The Epilepsy Society is thrilled to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to be our new Patron. The news comes as the King and Queen celebrate the first anniversary of their Coronation.
How climate change is affecting our brains
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, says a team of researchers led by Epilepsy Society's Director of Genomics, Professor Sanjay Sisodiya.
Our research
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.
Genomics
Read how we are working to understand the genetic architecture of each individual person's epilepsy through our world leading genomics research programme.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is an area of clinical chemistry that specialises in measuring medication levels (concentrations) in patients, usually through blood samples but also through saliva samples.
You can call our helpline on 01494 601 400.
We're open:
Monday and Wednesday - 9am to 7.30pm
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9am to 4pm
Saturday - 9am to 12.30pm
You can also reach us by email
helpline@epilepsysociety.org.uk.