Publications and DVDs for people with learning disabilities

Last updated 02 Jun 2010, review date due 02 Jun 2012

Finding out about epilepsy (spiral-bound wipe clean book) 

An excellent learning tool, written by specialists with many years’ experience in epilepsy and learning disabilities. Published by Epilepsy Action.

Managing your epilepsy (DVD and video)

Featuring a cast of young people with learning disabilities, it explains different aspects of epilepsy and how to manage it. Produced by Epilepsy Action

Getting on with Epilepsy 

Spiral-bound book for people with learning disabilities and epilepsy and their carers.

Gaskell Publications. Available through Royal College of Psychiatrists:
020 7235 2351; www.rcpsych.ac.uk


We can provide references and information on the source material we use to write our epilepsy advice and information pages. Please contact our Epilepsy Helpline by email at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk.