Tonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect ...

Tonic seizures can be generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start. Or they can be focal onset, meaning they start in just one side of the brain. If a tonic seizure ...

Between 13 and 16 with epilepsy? You probably have all sorts of questions about how epilepsy could affect your life, or maybe ...

Dissociative seizures are often mistaken for epilepsy, but they’re not caused by electrical activity in the brain. This page explains what dissociative seizures are, why they happen and how they are ...

When someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, they might be told they have a syndrome. An epilepsy syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that tend to happen together, including particular types of ...

Absence seizures are a type of generalised onset seizure, meaning both sides of your brain are affected from the start. In the past, absence seizures were called petit-mal seizures. The two most ...

At Epilepsy Action we know having the best people working for us is key to achieving our goals and ambitions. If you are considering a new role in a fantastic team, you will find everything you need ...

Sleep seizures can happen any time you’re asleep, whether it’s during the night or a day time nap. It’s possible to have any type of seizure during your sleep. Seizures that only happen during sleep ...

Too busy to meet in person? No means of transport? If you’re struggling to attend an in-person meeting, don’t worry! Our online Talk and support groups are a great way of connecting with others online ...

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