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Epilepsy Action

Epilepsy Action provides information, advice and support for people with epilepsy and their families.

Epilepsy is the one of the most common serious neurological conditions in the world. It affects around 600,000 people in the UK. This means that almost 1 in 100 people in the UK have epilepsy. Around 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK every day.

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain. When someone has epilepsy, it means they have a tendency to have epileptic seizures.

Anyone can have a one-off seizure, but this doesn’t always mean they have epilepsy. Epilepsy is usually only diagnosed if someone has had more than one seizure, and doctors think it is likely they could have more.

Epilepsy can start at any age and there are many different types. Some types of epilepsy last for a limited time and the person eventually stops having seizures. But for many people epilepsy is a life-long condition.

Epilepsy Action Helpline call 0808 800 5050. Our UK helpline offers free, confidential advice to anyone affected by epilepsy. If you would like to talk to someone about epilepsy, our trained advisers are here to help.

Helpline opening hours:

  • Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
  • Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm 

Email helpline@epilepsy.org.uk - email your question about epilepsy. We aim to reply within 48 hours (on work days).

Who to contact

Telephone
0808 800 5050
E-mail
helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
Website
Epilepsy Action Website
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