Specific groups
Epilepsy is a complex and highly individual condition. It can affect different people in different ways. Having epilepsy can vary widely depending on age, background, identity, and life circumstances. This section explores how tailored support can make a difference.
Learning disabilities
Information about seizures and treatment for people with epilepsy and learning disability.
Healthcare professionals
This area of the site is aimed at people with a professional interest in epilepsy including GPs, Nurses, pharmacists, commissioners and doctors.
Children
Information about the diagnosis and treatment of childhood epilepsy and how epilepsy may affect a child’s life.
Women, girls and epilepsy
Some issues around epilepsy and its treatment are specific to women and girls and do not apply in the same way to men. These include links between epilepsy and hormones, puberty, contraception, pregnancy and the menopause.
Information for carers
Information for carers of people with epilepsy.
Young people and epilepsy
Information for young people about epilepsy including how it may affect your life, education, relationships, driving or worklife.