Top 10 tips from parents
When your child has epilepsy, it’s good to make the most of all medical consultations and appointments. Here, you’ll find some useful tips from other parents, based on their experience.
Preparing for consultations and appointments
Find out about working with healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals – who’s who?
Identify key healthcare professionals involved in epilepsy care. Learn about their roles and how they support your child's health and well-being.
Information for parents and carers
Epilepsy and your developing child
Discover resources and guidance for supporting the development of children with epilepsy. Learn effective strategies and tips for parents and carers.
Taking care of yourself and your child
Discover tips and resources for self-care while caring for a child with epilepsy. Learn how to balance your well-being with your child's needs.
Explaining epilepsy to your child
Learn how to explain epilepsy to your child with our helpful guide. Support their understanding and manage their condition effectively.
Epilepsy and learning and behaviour
Access resources and strategies for managing learning and behaviour in children with epilepsy. Support your child's development effectively.
Working with healthcare professionals
Learn how to effectively work with healthcare professionals to support your child's epilepsy care. Access resources and tips for parents and carers.
Your child's education
Access resources and strategies for supporting the education of children with epilepsy. Learn how to effectively manage their learning needs.
Special educational needs (SEN) support
Access resources and strategies for supporting children with special education needs and epilepsy. Learn how to manage their educational needs effectively.
Epilepsy in adolescence and beyond
Access resources and strategies for supporting adolescents with epilepsy. Learn how to manage their transition to adulthood effectively.
Useful templates & tools
Access essential questionnaires and forms for parents and carers, and professionals, who care for children and young people with epilepsy.