Who gets Lennox-Gastaut syndrome? Lennox-Gastaut syndrome affects around 1 or 2 in every 100 children with epilepsy. The most common time for this syndrome to start is between 3 and 5 years of age. It ...

Tonic seizures can be generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start. Or they can be focal onset, meaning they start in just one side of the brain. If a tonic seizure ...

Myoclonic seizures can be generalised onset, meaning both sides of the brain are affected from the start, or they can be focal onset, meaning just one side is affected. What happens during a myoclonic ...

Who it’s for: everyone over 18 connected to epilepsy, including carers or anyone who wants to find out more. How to Join: Email Peter on epilepsyberkshire@hotmail.com. Or just turn up on the day! The ...

“Somebody helped me that day. I don’t know who they were, but that simple act meant so much to me!” Andy Dreighton, 54, from Harrogate, knows firsthand how crucial the support of others can be when ...

Know someone who would benefit from our befriending service? We accept referrals from family, friends and professionals. If you have spoken to them about the befriending service to gain their consent, ...

Buccal Midazolam is the name of an emergency medication that can be used to stop seizures that last too long. Buccal Midazolam can only be administered by people trained to do so. There are other ...

Alison was first diagnosed with epilepsy as a child and had been seizure-free for years—until last year, when her symptoms returned. Looking for others who understood the challenges, especially around ...

Whether you child is starting school or returning for their next year of learning, it can be a stressful time for the whole family if they are navigating life with epilepsy. But your child can thrive ...