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We are Epilepsy Society. The UK's leading charity for epilepsy research and support
We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it affects them, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.
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Epilepsy medical research gives us the best opportunity to transform and save thousands of lives.
Latest news
Next stage in genetic research brings us closer to understanding epilepsy
The Department of Health and Social Care have announced that Genomics England has reached its goal of sequencing 100,000 genomes from NHS patients.
Genetic research leads to better understanding of common epilepsies
Researchers have thrown a new light on the important role that genetics play in some of the most common epilepsies.
Impact report 2017/18
Thanks to all of our supporters, this year we sequenced 808 genomes helping us to get closer to our vision of personalised treatment for everyone with epilepsy. Read more in our impact report to find out what we did in 2017/18.