Epilepsy information for GPs

Information designed to help GPs to deliver healthcare to people with epilepsy.

Best clinical practice for diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy QS211

Quality standard (QS211) defines clinical best practice within the diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults aged 18 years and over.

Epilepsy medication updates

Read the latest news and updates on anti-seizure medication, including new drugs, name changes, problems with supply of medication and any changes to guidance on taking epilepsy drugs.

Epilepsy reviews

NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommend that everyone can ask for a review of their epilepsy. Children, and some adults with other health issues, should be offered a review at least yearly. For more information download our Primary care review template.

NICE guidelines on epilepsy

Access the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence NG217 Epilepsies in children, young people, and adults

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Find information about the uses and benefits of our therapeutic drug monitoring service for anti-seizure medication.

What every GP should know about an epilepsy diagnosis

If you are a GP, practice nurse, trainee clinician or healthcare professional with an interest in neurology, this podcast recorded as part of MIMS Learning offers valuable insights into recognising epilepsy earlier and supporting patients more effectively. Listen to Identifying Epilepsy in Primary Care with Dr Fergus Rugg-Gunn and discover why epilepsy does not always look the way you might expect.

Information updated: September 2025. Review date: September 2027