Epilepsy affects everyone differently, and understanding it is the first step to feeling more confident and in control. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis, are supporting someone with epilepsy, or simply want to learn more, this section brings together everything you need to know.
Discover key facts about epilepsy, including what it is, who it affects, misdiagnosis rates, treatment gaps, and epilepsy-related deaths in the UK.
Learn about the causes of epilepsy, including genetic, metabolic, unknown origins, and epilepsy in infants, from Young Epilepsy.
Learn about common childhood and rare infancy epilepsy syndromes in this informative guide from Young Epilepsy.
Understand epileptic seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for living with epilepsy.
Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed, what to expect at your first appointment, and how to get the right support for children and young people.
Explore various epilepsy treatments, including medication, surgery, and dietary options. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy effectively.
Learn about SUDEP, who is at risk, and how to reduce the chances of epilepsy-related death in children and young people through safety and support.
Explore common co-occurring conditions like autism, ADHD and dyspraxia in children with epilepsy, and how to recognise and support them early.
Access essential questionnaires and forms for parents and carers, and professionals, who care for children and young people with epilepsy.
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive
Last updated January 2025.
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