Epilepsy Action local branches

• Northern England
• Central England
• South East England
• South West England
• Northern Ireland
• Wales
• Scotland

Epilepsy Action has an extensive network of branches and volunteers throughout the UK which provide local support to people with epilepsy, their family and friends and professional carers. Run by volunteers, most branches hold regular meetings and offer a mixture of social events and informative talks and discussions.

For many of us with active epilepsy a sense of isolation and a lack of understanding can be a problem. Attending local branch meetings offers the opportunity to talk to people who understand these problems as well as a chance to help raise awareness of epilepsy in the local community. Epilepsy Action has a network of Accredited Volunteers who are often attached to our local branches who provide epilepsy awareness training.

Another important role of the branches is to raise much needed funds for Epilepsy Action. Our work is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions and without that generosity Epilepsy Action would cease to exist. Branches organise a wide variety of fundraising events, helping Epilepsy Action to continue its vital work.

If you would like advice or information on epilepsy, then please contact our freephone helpline or email helpline.

Throughout the year, a number of local events for people with epilepsy and their families take place around the UK. Find out if there is one of interest to you.