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Epilepsy
A guide for patients and carers
Other organisations that may be able to help
Brain & Spine Helpline
British Brain and Spine Foundation
7 Winchester House
Kennington Park
Cranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0808 808 1000
(Information and support on neurological disorders for patients, carers and health professionals)
Brain and Spinal Injury Charity (BASIC)
Neurocare Centre
554 Eccles New Road
Salford
Greater Manchester M5 2AL
Tel: 0870 750 0000
(Information, research and support groups)
Epilepsy Action
New Anstey House
Gate Way Drive Yeadon
Leeds LS19 7XY
Tel: 0808 800 5050
(Information and advice)
DVLA Drivers' Medical Group
DVLA
Longview Road
Swansea SA99 1TU
Tel: 0870 600 0301
(Fitness to drive)
Epilepsy Association of Scotland
48 Govan Road
Glasgow G51 1LJ
Tel: 0141 427 4911
(Information and advice helpline)
Health Information Service
Tel: 0800 665544
(General health information and advice)
National Foetal Anti-convulsant Syndrome Association
Newton of Brux
Glenkindie
Aberdeenshire AB33 8RX
Tel: 019755 71340
(Information and support for parents whose children have been affected by anti-convulsant treatment)
National Society for Epilepsy
Chalfont St Peter
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire SL9 ORJ
Tel: 01494 601400
(Medical support, counselling and information)
NHS Direct
Tel: 0845 4647
(Medical advice and information on NHS Services)
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Contents
- Introduction
- How do fits happen?
- What causes epilepsy?
- Are there different types of fit?
- How is epilepsy diagnosed?
- What drugs are used to treat epilepsy?
- Surgery and other treatment for epilepsy
- First aid for a person who had a fit
- How will life be affected?
- Other organisations that may be able to help
