Epilepsy Society

On #InternationalEpilepsyDay, we celebrate law-changer, Zach! Last week we marked #ZachsLaw with Zach meeting @RishiSunak, @Keir_Starmer and taking photos at @10DowningStreet. Zach’s Law means people with epilepsy will be safer online - and trolls will be brought to justice.💜

With temperatures increasing we would like to hear from you about how climate change is affecting people with epilepsy. Please take part in our survey and help us to improve safety and ensure you have the best possible seizure control. Thank you. bit.ly/3TRD6wd

Everyone should know what to do when they see someone having a seizure. How you can best help someone during a seizure depends on what type of seizure they have and how it affects them. Read our information 👉 bit.ly/43jMWfN #firstaid #epilepsy

Kings Heath Comedy Festival is raising funds for @epilepsysociety tonight with a gala in memory of Cate McGee who sadly passed away last year following a seizure. Please show your support, if you can. Info & tickets: bit.ly/3IJb03N #KingsHeath #Comedy #epilepsyawarenss

Our Epilepsy Helpline is open every Saturday morning from 9am-12.30pm – call us now to speak to one of our trained Epilepsy Helpline operators. #epilepsy #Helpline

We've already had 3 heatwaves this summer. Many of you have told us hot weather makes epilepsy harder to manage. Professor Sanjay Sisodiya explains how climate change may affect epilepsy & why your input matters. Share your experience: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9N… #Epilepsy #Heatwave

The #ketogenic diet is one treatment option for children or adults with #epilepsy whose seizures are not controlled with AEDs. The diet may help to reduce the number or severity of seizures and may have other positive effects. Learn more bit.ly/2CteKS8

To live full & active lives, & look after our physical & emotional wellbeing, we all need time to rest, relax & exercise. How we spend our leisure time is important to us all. Read our information about sport and leisure activities when you have #epilepsy bit.ly/2J7aAzH

Today is #WorldBrainDay — a global call to raise awareness of neurological conditions & push for better care. In honour of this, here are 4 key facts about #epilepsy to help break stigma & build understanding. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/46mWysf #EpilepsyAwareness

Our research falls under four areas: #genomics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology & neuropathology. Explore our research into #epilepsy 👉 bit.ly/2GAzV7I

With temperatures increasing we would like to hear from you about how climate change is affecting people with epilepsy. Please take part in our survey and help us to improve safety and ensure you have the best possible seizure control. Thank you. bit.ly/4ky5vlX

Hot weather can be a challenge for some people with epilepsy. We’ve shared tips on staying cool, water safety and medication storage. bit.ly/4nMxsZR #EpilepsyAwareness #StayCoolStaySafe #ClimateAndHealth

On our social media platforms, we can provide information about epilepsy to help support your decisions and choices 💜 For advice about your medication or treatment, always get in contact with your doctor or pharmacist, or contact the emergency services if appropriate.

To help protect yourself against videos or gifs with flashing lights, turn off autoplay on twitter! Turn off autoplay here: bit.ly/3IhdRAG

Our video below demonstrates what may happen for someone in an atonic seizure bit.ly/4jeNPLg In an atonic seizure (or ‘drop attack’) a person’s muscles suddenly relax & they become floppy. If they're standing they often fall. Read more 👉 epilepsysociety.org.uk/about-epilepsy…

Our video shows what someone may experience during a focal aware seizure (previously called simple partial seizures). bit.ly/4djoLl0 They're sometimes called ‘auras’ because, for some people, they develop into another type of seizure. Learn more bit.ly/3f5ckfS

Our research falls under four areas: #genomics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology & neuropathology. Learn more at our research hub epilepsysociety.org.uk/research

'She’s not letting epilepsy hold her back'. 13-year-old Sofia Chambers is competing in the 2025 Regional Hockey Championships—just months after her diagnosis. belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-… #InspiringYouth #GirlsInSport #EpilepsyAwareness

With temperatures increasing we would like to hear from you about how climate change is affecting people with epilepsy. Please take part in our survey and help us to improve safety and ensure you have the best possible seizure control. Thank you. bit.ly/3ZZKrgM

Hot weather can be challenging for some people with epilepsy. We’ve shared tips on staying cool, water safety and medication storage. bit.ly/40CHmDJ #EpilepsyAwareness #StayCoolStaySafe #ClimateAndHealth

Negotiating the world of work might be tricky for many of us, but it can be even trickier if someone has #epilepsy. If you have epilepsy and you work, you're about to start work or you're thinking of getting back into work, read our top tips 👉 bit.ly/3FgYMxV