Epilepsy

Epilepsy is having reoccurring, unprovoked seizures. 1 in 100 people will have epilepsy. They will take many forms and are individual to that person.

To get to see us you will need a referral from your Consultant, GP, or other medical professional.

Please be aware we are not a 24hrs emergency service.

How we can help with you and your Epilepsy

Areas in which we provide help and information include:

Helping you understand your epilepsy
Living with epilepsy – all aspects
Treatments of epilepsy including medication management, side effects, interactions, changes.
safety and first aid (rescue medications, assessment, and management of SUDEP risk)
transition from child to adult services
women’s health and pregnancy
driving and bus passes (if entitled)
support with employment
support with applying for benefits.
Information and sign posting for dissociative seizures
Sodium valproate risk acknowledgement annual review
And support for family and friends, reducing the myths and so much more.

Face to Face appointments
We provide telephone clinics
We respond to emails and phone calls, to provide help and support.
We can visit the ward/emergency department, when needed
We have dedicated clinics for Vagal Nerve Stimulators and Transition from child to adult services.
We provide bespoke training and education within the clinic for families and friends.
Support, information, and advice for other professionals
We provide appropriate bespoke care plans for patients with epilepsy and those needing emergency medications