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Epilepsy and you

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Epilepsy can be different for each person. In some cases, your stage in life and gender may influence the issues you face and the way epilepsy affects you.

Because epilepsy can be different for each person, the need for care can vary greatly. Carers may find themselves with a lot of responsibility.



Women and epilepsy

Women with epilepsy, and their doctors, are aware that there are issues around epilepsy and its treatment that are specific to women.


Young people

Information focussing on the questions and issues faced by teenagers and young people with epilepsy.


University and epilepsy

How to apply for financial support and the practicalities of a new life at university. 


More topics

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> Epilepsy in later life

> Epilepsy and learning disability

> Carers

> Epilepsy and mood



Children and education

An introduction to epilepsy, aimed at parents and teachers, explaining the ways in which it can affect children and some of the issues around epilepsy and education.


Pregnancy and parenting

The issues around pregnancy and parenting that sometimes affect men and women with epilepsy.


Easy read information

We have easy read leaflets about epilepsy, with large words and pictures.


Real life stories

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> Personal experiences

> oneLife - living with epilepsy




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