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Pioneering research

Pioneering research

Pioneering research

We lead the way in cutting edge medical research and are committed to better understanding epilepsy, improving diagnosis and treatment and making seizure-free life a reality for all those with epilepsy.

> Find out more about our pioneering research


Epilepsy information stand

Promoting awareness

Promoting awareness

We strive to raise awareness to combat ignorance, misunderstanding and the stigma attached to epilepsy. We support everyone with epilepsy by providing up to date information on all aspects of living with the condition.

> Find out more about work to promote awareness


Care at NSE

Providing expert care

Care services

We provide specialist residential care for those whose epilepsy is so severe and complex that they require round the clock support, as well as offering expert support to those who want to live more independently.

> Find out more about our residential and domiciliary care



What we do

We are the leading national epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy, through our cutting edge research, awareness campaigns and expert care.



Training and seminars

The National Society for Epilepsy (NSE) delivers a variety of training events to a wide range of clients, from carers, school escorts and post graduate students to commercial organisations, GP surgeries and drug company representatives. We also work with the public sector including primary care trusts, local councils and schools.

> Training courses

> Short seminars - explaining epilepsy

> E-learning



Treatment and facilities

Find out more about the treatment and facilities we provide through our out-patient clinics and in-patient assessments.


MRI scan

MRI unit

The world’s first MRI unit dedicated to epilepsy research.


Therapeutic drug monitoring

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Information about NSE's Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Unit, helping to individualise patient drug treatment.




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Did you know?

One in 20 people will have a one-off epileptic seizure at some point in their life (although this does not necessarily mean that they have epilepsy).


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