Kami Kountcheva | Researchers from the University of California in the US have used a method called optogenetics to find a new possible treatment for seizures. Researchers from the University of ...

Kami Kountcheva | The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) epilepsy open access service in Newport, Wales has closed due to inadequate staffing and sick leave, Epilepsy Action has heard.

Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has been chosen by The Creative Shootout as it’s charity of the year 2025. Epilepsy Action has been chosen by The Creative Shootout as it’s charity of the year 2025.

Tonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect ...

Tonic seizures can be generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start. Or they can be focal onset, meaning they start in just one side of the brain. If a tonic seizure ...

Kami Kountcheva | The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its updated guidelines on menopause today, but Epilepsy Action warns that epilepsy has been left behind in ...

Kami Kountcheva | Bus fare cap increase in the Autumn Budget, announced last week, has been criticised by charities and people with epilepsy. The bus fare cap increase in the Autumn Budget, announced ...

This month’s Epilepsy Star award has been won by 7-year-old Louie. Just a couple of weeks ago, Louie saved his older brother Harley’s life, who was experiencing a nocturnal seizure. Louie had heard ...

As a young adult, becoming independent is an essential process as you get ready to make your own way in the world. This page contains useful advice and resources for young adults with epilepsy hoping ...

Moving out of home and living independently is a big step for any adult. There may be more to think about when you have epilepsy. This page is packed full of useful advice and recommendations to help ...