Are you struggling to cope?  Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text support service.  Text PURPLE to 85258   Find out more

Young girl on hospital bed, clutching a soft toy.

Help fund research

Help control seizures. Every pound you donate will be automatically doubled.

Find out more

How can we help?

How can we help?

I have epilepsy

If you have epilepsy or you've recently been diagnosed, you might be feeling upset, angry or depressed. We have lots of information to support you whilst you adjust.

How can we help?

I am a supporter

Every single donation - no matter how big or small - helps us to support more children and young people with epilepsy.­­­­­­­

How can we help?

I am a parent

Whether you have a child who has been recently diagnosed or if you have a school-aged child with epilepsy, there are many challenges that parents and carers can face.

Young man talks to a young lady at a podcast recording about epilepsy
Podcast

Let's Talk About Epilepsy

Real stories, expert advice, and honest conversations that matter. Whether you live with epilepsy or support someone who does, this is your space to feel informed, empowered, and connected.

Tune in

Latest Updates

See our latest news and blogs

The Rovers Return on ITV's Coronation Street

Coronation Street’s Epilepsy Storyline

Coronation Street’s storyline about Brody Michaelis explores the stigma, medication issues, and emotional challenges faced by young people with epilepsy. The accurate portrayal, backed by Epilepsy Action, raises awareness.

Young boy smiles at camera wearing an orange OPM-MEG helmet

Transforming Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment with OPM-MEG

OPM-MEG represents a significant advancement in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. By providing more precise and detailed information about brain activity, this technology enables earlier diagnosis and more effective, targeted treatments.

shout image
Featured story

Feeling sad? Worried? Stressed?

A free, confidential and 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text PURPLE to 85258. If your life is at imminent risk, call the emergency services on 999

Find out more