🔹Did You Know?
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, yet it remains widely misunderstood—raising awareness is key to education, safety, and support.
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Epilepsy Key Facts
- Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain, causing repeated seizures
- Anyone can have a one-off seizure, but it doesn’t always mean they have epilepsy
- Epilepsy can start at any age and there are many different types
- Some types last for a limited time, but for many people, epilepsy can be a life-long condition
- There are several different types of seizures, see more information here: About Seizures – Epilepsy Action
- Find out how to help someone having a seizure here First aid – Epilepsy Action
- Nearly every hour a child or young person is diagnosed with Epilepsy in the UK.
Students who have a diagnosis of epilepsy will have a health care plan with information about how their seizures affect them and first aid instructions. You can support them by learning more about epilepsy at
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How epilepsy and anti-seizure medication may affect learning.