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Medication survey

Take part in our survey

We'd like to hear from you about how your epilepsy is reviewed and managed. 

The results of our survey will be used as part of our submission to the Department of Health regarding its Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme.

> Complete our online survey


Running events

September runs

The Berlin Marathon takes place on Sunday 20 September. NSE has guaranteed places and offers help with flights and accommodation. The 2009 Women's 5K Challenge also takes place in September. This event is a fun run for women of all ages and will take place in Hyde Park on Sunday 6 September.

> Find out more about all our running events and regsiter


Residential and respite care

Residential and respite care

New homes at Chalfont St Peter

The first of our new state of the art residential care homes is now open. The extension to Queen Elizabeth House offers optimal care for people with complex medical and social care needs including epilepsy.

A second new home providing specialised accommodation for 20 adults, is due to open in the summer.

> Find out more about our residential care


Annual draw

Annual draw

Win £3,000 in our annual draw

Tammy, our Epilepsy Information Network (EIN) volunteer tells you why our annual draw is so important and how she supports children with epilepsy and their families.

Proceeds from the draw will help the NSE continue its vital work for people with epilepsy.

> Read more about our annual draw and order raffle tickets online



What we do

We are the UK's leading epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy through:

Medical research | Epilepsy information | Residential and respite care 
Training | Treatment and facilities


News

2 June 2009

Nik Powell speaks out about epilepsy

NSE vice-president and Virgin Records co-founder, Nik Powell, talks to a national newspaper about his epilepsy and NSE's ground-breaking research.

5 May 2009

NSE statement on anti virals

Advice on anti viral medications and AEDs from NSE.


Press

17 June 2009

Karl makes it to the summit

Karl Donnan reaches the top of Mont Blanc and raises £17,000 for The National Society for Epilepsy.

4 June 2009

Karl plans to raise a mountain of cash for research into epilepsy

Karl Donnan will pull on his hiking boots next Friday (June 12) in a bid to reach the top of Mont Blanc and raise money for research into epilepsy.



Get involved!

NSE fundraising mascot, Caesar the seahorse

Fundraising

Have a great time while raising funds for us.


Join us

Become a member

You can support our work by becoming a member. Whether your interest in epilepsy is personal or professional, we have membership schemes to suit everyone.

Volunteering

Add value to our existing work and in return gain new friends, new skills, and the chance to make a difference.



Changing lives

Karl Donan and his sons

Karl Donnan and his sons

Karl's second son Ross was born in May 2008.  Ross has a rare and as yet undiagnosed form of epilepsy. 

Read Karl's story to find out why he is raising money for NSE.

Read more stories about people who are making a difference by raising funds to improve the lives of people with epilepsy.




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