The Statistics say that "One in thirty people in the UK develop Epilepsy at some stage in their life".
It most commonly starts in Childhood and in people over 60 years of age, however, Epilepsy can begin at any age.
The information below provides links to Support Groups,Trusts, Charities and Individuals that will understand and offer Help, Support and Guidance.
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Website: www.epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led Epilepsy Organisation in Britain, acting as the voice of the UKs estimated 456,000 with Epilepsy, as well as their Families, Careers, Friends, Health Professionals and many other people. Epilepsy Action has an estimated 15.00 members in the UK. Epilepsy Action helps over 550,000 people every year through its range of services which include Advice and Information Centres, Branch Network and Accredited Volunteer Scheme. This Organisations website has over 100,000 visitors a month.
Website: www.erf.org.uk
The Epilepsy Research Foundation promotes and supports Basic and Scientific Research into Epilepsy. Established in 1991, The Epilepsy Research Foundation seeks to identify Medical Research Needs in Epilepsy and raises money for Independent Research to be carried out by the best Research Teams throughout the UK. The Epilepsy Research Foundation aims to improve the lives of those with Epilepsy.
Website: www.jointepilepsycouncil.org.uk
The Joint Epilepsy Council of the UK and Ireland is an umbrella Organisation which exists to represent the united voice of the voluntary sector and presents evidence based on views on the need to improve Services for people with Epilepsy, their Families and Careers in the UK and Ireland.
Website: www.ncype.org.uk
The National Centre for Young People and Epilepsy (NCYPE) IS A Registered Charity. It is the major provider of Specialised Services to young people throughout the UK. The NCYPE provides Day and Residential Special Education Services for students aged between 5 and 25 years of age through its St Piers School and St Piers Further Education College. It also offers a range of Childhood Epilepsy Diagnostic Assessment, Outreach and Rehabilitation Services to assist children aged 3 and upwards from across the UK to cope netter with their Epilepsy while continuing to be supported by their local communities.