Latest research at the Epilepsy Society using pioneering research equipment has shown parallels between people with ...

A late-stage study has shown promising results for the effectiveness of fenfluramine in people with an ultra-rare form of epilepsy - CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).

Many people with epilepsy have children and a normal family life. Having epilepsy doesn’t usually make it harder for a woman to get pregnant. However, anxieties around having epilepsy, taking ...

Feelings about being diagnosed and living with epilepsy will vary from one person to another. Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are common in people with epilepsy. In some cases, ...

Sometimes a person with epilepsy dies suddenly for no obvious reason. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare and there may be some things you can do to reduce your risk. About SUDEP For ...

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, ...

Whether someone’s epilepsy affects their job depends on whether they have seizures, what their seizures are like and how often they happen. It also depends on the type of job they do, and any risks ...

Our step-by-step guide to the recovery position shows you how to help someone recover after a tonic clonic seizure. These steps should be followed once the shaking has stopped. We send monthly ...

Find out about links between epilepsy seizures and sleep, the effect of anti-epileptic drugs on sleep, sleep disorders and tips for getting good sleep.

Epilepsy varies greatly and affects everyone differently. If you or someone you know has epilepsy, you may find it helpful to learn more. Here are some basic facts about epilepsy and where to get more ...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy (VNS Therapy) is a treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve ...