Live epilepsy advice and information online

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, UK time

• “Can I drive?”
• “Is it possible to take the Pill when you have epilepsy?”
• “Will my little boy’s epilepsy go away?”
• “Can my daughter go swimming?”
• “I want to go to Spain on holiday, is it safe to fly?”

These are just some of the things that people contact the Epilepsy Helpline (freephone 0808 800 5050) to discuss. Some people prefer to write to us or email us with similar questions.  You can now also use our twice-weekly online advice and information session.

What is it?

It’s a special live advice and information service that you can access through Epilepsy Action’s website.  Each session will start at 12.30pm and finish at 1.30pm, every Tuesday and Thursday (UK time).

How will it work?

When the session is open, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm (UK time) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you'll be able to join the session:

1. Enter the session

2. Log in as a guest, by entering your first name or a nickname in the box in the top-right hand corner, labelled username, and click on Login.

3. Click on 'Online advice session' towards the top-left hand side of the screen

What are the benefits of this service?

• You will get an immediate answer to your questions.
• If you don’t want to speak on the telephone, this could be a good alternative.
• You can read other people’s questions and answers, without having to contribute.

Feedback

If you've used the online advice session, please leave us a comment below saying what you thought of it.  If you've not used it, then please leave us a comment saying why not.  All feedback is very useful.