Kami Kountcheva | A new study has found that zorevunersen is a promising new treatment for Dravet syndrome, a medication-resistant form of epilepsy An “encouraging” new medication, zorevunersen, ...

Our longstanding supporter Emma Dearling is taking on a new challenge this summer and taking part in Miss GB Surrey, hoping to shed more light about epilepsy in the community. Emma was diagnosed with ...

The Winter Olympics is coming to a close at the end of this week – but what a couple of weeks it’s been! We’ve been glued to it all – from the spectacular opening ceremony, to the mind-blowing leaps ...

When someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, they might be told they have a syndrome. An epilepsy syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that tend to happen together, including particular types of ...

Like all drugs, epilepsy medicines can cause side effects. On this page we talk about the possible side effects of epilepsy medicines, and how to manage them. Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused ...

Join thousands of others all across the country, and walk 50 miles this February. Raise sponsorship and help us improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy 💜 You can tackle your 50 miles however ...

Helping someone having a seizure doesn’t have to be scary. Start to time the seizure, and clear the area of anything that might be harmful. You could also check if the person has a medical ID or ...

Two national NHS clinical trials will investigate the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in adults and children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Prof Finbar ...

Healthcare professionals with expertise in epilepsy can now access and prescribe cenobamate more easily, after an update to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations.

Epilepsy can impact on many parts of your life. This section gives advice, information and support on how to live with your epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k returns on Sunday 1 June 2025, bringing an unmissable blend of fast-paced racing, community spirit, and charitable impact. Since 2008, this event has been a ...

A new awareness campaign, launched this week, is shining a light on the discrimination people with epilepsy often face around friendships, dating and work. Epilepsy Action’s ‘If I told you…’ campaign ...