Other support
Taking care of your overall wellbeing is a vital part of living with epilepsy. For some people, having information or support can help.
Epilepsy helpline
Epilepsy Society's confidential helpline is available for anyone affected by epilepsy. We welcome calls from people with epilepsy, their families and friends, as well as professionals such as doctors, nurses, care workers, teachers and employers.
What help is available?
You are entitled to free prescriptions for your epilepsy medications. You may be able to get financial help towards the cost of travel to medical appointments and to work.
General reading list
Many of these books are available to buy from Amazon. To buy from Amazon simply click on the links below. By using these links, you will automatically donate about 5% of the price of the book to Epilepsy Society, at no cost to you.
Professionals reading list
A selection of reading around epilepsy for professionals including doctors, GPs and researchers.
DVDs
Please find a selection of DVDs for people affected by epilepsy.