Medical cannabis is legal in the UK. This means that in some circumstances, specialist doctors may prescribe it to treat epilepsy. On this page, we talk about the different types of medical cannabis ...

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 ...

At Epilepsy Action we know having the best people working for us is key to achieving our goals and ambitions. If you are considering a new role in a fantastic team, you will find everything you need ...

Perimenopause and menopause symptoms are different for everyone. Some people don’t experience many symptoms, but they can be severe for others. This page includes guidance questions to ask your GP ...

Fasting means not eating for a period of time. In some cases, it means not drinking too There are many reasons why people may choose to fast Many people with epilepsy can fast successfully. But there ...

Getting an epilepsy diagnosis can take time and your doctor may suggest having some tests. We explain how epilepsy is diagnosed and how to take care of yourself during this time. Epilepsy is a ...

Kami Kountcheva | Consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Jibril Osman Farah, who is delivering laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) treatment at the Walton Centre in Liverpool, answers our questions about ...

Taking valproate medicines during pregnancy can cause problems for a baby. There may also be risks for men who take sodium valproate. There are rules about who can take valproate medicines to try and ...

Most people with epilepsy have healthy pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. But some epilepsy medicines can be harmful to a baby if taken during pregnancy. This page explains the risks of ...

Some things make seizures more likely for some people with epilepsy. These are often called ‘triggers’. Triggers don’t cause epilepsy. But if you already have epilepsy, they make seizures more likely.

Emily Stanley | Barry Ahearn completed 27 half marathons and raised over £21,000 for Epilepsy Action in memory of his sister Abbie who passed away following a seizure. Barry Ahearn, 44, has just ...