Our people
Read biographies for members of our senior management team, board of trustees, president and vice president.
We are Epilepsy Society.
We were founded in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and medical men looking to improve the lives of people with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Society today is just as committed to enhancing the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.
Meet our senior team
Meet our senior team including our CEO Clare Pelham and our Medical Director Ley Sander.
Board of trustees
Meet our board of trustees including our Chair Kate Alcock, who was appointed Chair of the board of trustees in July 2023 and our Vice Chair Jackie Sullivan, above.
Patron, President, and Vice Presidents
Meet our president Countess Howe and our various vice presidents including Former British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Our history
The National Society for the Employment of Epileptics (NSEE) was launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and medical men.
About Epilepsy Society
Our vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible.
Epilepsy Pension Scheme – Statement of Investment Principles
This document constitutes the Statement of Investment Principles (‘the SIP’) required under Section 35 of the Pensions Act 1995 (as amended) for the Epilepsy Society Pension Scheme (‘the Scheme”).
our gender pay gap
From 6 April 2017, any employer in the UK with more than 250 employees is required by law to publish their gender pay gap annually, covering both pay and bonuses. We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we welcome the Government's requirements.
Anti-slavery and human trafficking policy
Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights: all forms of modern slavery including human trafficking have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.
Our researchers
subtitle: Meet the team
Meet the team at Epilepsy Society leading the way in global research. Our team are passionate about translating research findings to improve the lives of people with epilepsy.
Contact us
Contact us online for general, fundraising or training enquiries and to give feedback.