Information for families
Reliable information about epilepsy for children, young people, parents and carers, from our network and from trusted organisations.
This information does not replace advice from your child’s own doctor or nurse. If you are worried about your child, contact their epilepsy team. In an emergency, call 999.
Leaflets from our network
Information leaflets written by our doctors and nurses and checked by the network.
Non-epileptic seizures
An information leaflet that explains non-epileptic seizures and provides self-help advice.
Medicines
Medicine leaflets A to Z
Easy-to-read leaflets about each epilepsy medicine: what it is for, how to give it and possible side effects.
Help with swallowing tablets
Step-by-step help to teach your child to swallow tablets.
After a first seizure
These leaflets are from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).
For parents and carers
What happens next after a first seizure without a fever.
For children and young people
The same information written for young people. You can also share it with a teacher, friend or family member.
Support and advice
Epilepsy Action
Information, a helpline and local support groups.
Epilepsy Society
Information and support for anyone affected by epilepsy.
Young Epilepsy
Support for children and young people with epilepsy, and their families.