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Comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate epilepsy information, both medical aspects and issues around living with the condition. Epilepsy information

Our pages cover facts about epilepsy; causes of seizures; diagnosis of epilepsy, tests such as EEG and MRI; information on seizures; epilepsy treatments, including anti-epileptic medication, epilepsy surgery and complementary therapies; lifestyle issues such as driving, use of computers, safety, employment, education, pregnancy, and learning disabilities.
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Frequently asked questions and glossary

If you have a specific question, you may find that it has been already answered in our frequently asked questions about epilepsy.

There are also explanations of medical terms relating to epilepsy in our glossary.

Podcasts

Our newly launched range of podcasts includes podcasts featuring Nikki and Harry, who talk about how having epilepsy affects them. Podcasts

Resources and publications

Most of the information about epilepsy on this site is also available in the form of leaflets and factsheets. We have other epilepsy information resources, including books and videos. To order resources, visit the online shop.

There are further book suggestions on our epilepsy reading list.

Personal stories

If you would like to read personal accounts of other people's experiences of living with epilepsy, have a look at personal experiences.

Epilepsy information through NSE membership

If you join NSE as an associate member, you'll receive all our information leaflets as they are produced, as well as our members magazine. This way you can keep up to date with the latest epilepsy research and epilepsy information. You'll also receive invitations to events where you can hear about epilepsy from the experts.
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More information about epilepsy

If you would like to find out more information about epilepsy, you can write to us or talk to someone with knowledge and understanding of epilepsy on our confidential, epilepsy helpline – 01494 601400, available 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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For details about the source of our epilepsy information, see our website policy.

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  NSE is the largest medical charity for epilepsy in the UK. We provide information and support to professionals and people affected by epilepsy. We also provide care for people with epilepsy through medical, residential and rehabilitation services.