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Epilepsy affects around one in 100 people in the UK and 87 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Each year Epilepsy Action directly helps over 1.3 million people through a range of services, including the Epilepsy Action Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050, branch network, specialist nurse scheme and award-winning website, epilepsy.org.uk


Press releases

People with epilepsy fear discrimination according to national charity poll

News release 24 March 2016 People with epilepsy fear discrimination according to national charity poll Many people with epilepsy don't feel... read more

24.03.2016 • By Epilepsy Action

Feline creative? Grayson Perry’s ‘doodle’ auctioned for epilepsy charity

Press Release 10 February 2016 Grayson Perry's 'doodle' auctioned for epilepsy charity Turner Prize-winning British artist Grayson Perry... read more

10.02.2016 • By Epilepsy Action

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