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Information on epilepsy

NSE produces a range of information on epilepsy, treatment and many aspects of living with epilepsy. We publish this here on our website and in leaflet form, available from our online shop. Large print text only versions of our leaflets are available from the epilepsy helpline on 01494 601 400.

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The ketogenic diet - another choice (organised by Matthews Friends)
Seminars on the dietary therapies for epilepsy
Details on seminar for parents, carers, schools and respite staff (Saturday 18 October 2008) (word doc)
Details on seminar for health care professionals (Friday 17 October 2008) (word doc)


General information on epilepsy
View epilepsy: what is it? as a pdf (2.06MB)
View 'Epilepsy: did you know?' as a pdf (31KB)
View 'Your epilepsy: now & next' as a pdf (215KB)
View 'Stamp on Stigma - myths and facts' as a pdf
Back to basics articles
 
Information about diagnosing epilepsy
 
 
 
 
Information on epileptic seizures
 
 
 
 
Information about the treatment of epilepsy

 
 
 
 
View 'Epilepsy: carers' as a pdf 246KB)
View 'Epilepsy: carers' as a pdf 246KB)
 
Information on living with epilepsy
 
View 'Epilepsy: carers' as a pdf 246KB)
View 'What help is available' as a pdf (132KB)
View 'Photosensitive epilepsy'' as a pdf (233KB)
View Epilepsy and leisure' as a pdf
 
View 'Women and epilepsy' as a pdf
 
 
View 'ID cards and medical jewellery'' as a pdf (24KB)
View 'ID cards and medical jewellery'' as a pdf (24KB)
View 'Personal safety equipment and alarms'' as a pdf (22KB)
 
View 'Travel insurance' as a pdf (66KB)
View 'Car insurance' as a pdf (68KB)
Other conditions  
  • Non-epileptic seizures
    The words non-epileptic seizures are used to
    describe seizures that often look like epileptic seizures but which have a different cause.
 
View 'Epilepsy and hemiplegia' as a pdf (414KB)


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Podcasts for young people

  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.