Purple Day 2019 – Helping Children With Epilepsy Live Better

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide; with around 600,000 people in the UK being diagnosed with epilepsy; 112,000 of these being children and young people. Purple Day (26th March 2019) exists to promote international awareness, education and conversation about the condition. Epilepsy Action is calling for people to support Purple Day,…Read more Purple Day 2019 – Helping Children With Epilepsy Live Better

Epilepsy – what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?

[Original article on NHS Choices website] The main symptom of epilepsy is repeated seizures. These are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. Seizures can affect people in different ways, depending on which part of the brain is involved. Some seizures cause the body to jerk and shake (a “fit”),…Read more Epilepsy – what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?