Support groups

“Until I went to the first session, I had never met anyone else with epilepsy.

It made me feel quite emotional when I realised I was sitting in a room of people who understood my condition, even though we are all quite different”

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Make a connection

Our support groups are a great way of connecting with others who have experiences of epilepsy, in a safe and relaxed environment.

 

Find a group in your area

 

Join an online group

 

Start your own group

What will you get from a support group?

  • A warm welcome
  • Space to listen and talk
  • A chance to connect with others
  • The opportunity to share experiences
  • Signposting to additional help and services

Our support groups are open to anyone in the UK who is over 18 and living with epilepsy.

In person groups 

We host our own Support Groups and support a network of independent epilepsy groups to help you connect with other people living with epilepsy in your local area.

These groups are an opportunity to meet others near you who are also affected by epilepsy.

Find your local group below, and register your free place by following the group’s link.

Don’t see a group in your area? Take a look at our online groups below or we could support you to start your own group.

 

Online groups 

Too busy to meet in person? No means of transport? If you’re struggling to attend an in-person meeting, don’t worry!

Our online support groups are a great way of connecting with others online who have experiences of epilepsy, in a safe and relaxed environment.

Our groups provide a chance to share stories and gain valuable insight about how others manage their epilepsy.

Find the group for you

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General groups

Virtual groups from Epilepsy Action are a great way to connect with others.

Our virtual groups are open to anyone in the UK who is over 18 and living with epilepsy. They present the opportunity to hear and share stories from people with epilepsy and their loved ones.

 

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Parents and carers

Our parent groups provides the opportunity to talk about parenting with epilepsy.

Whether you have the condition yourself, or are supporting somebody else with the condition, meet other people who understand and sign up today.

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New to epilepsy

When epilepsy is new in your life, it can be hard to know where to start.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or waiting for a diagnosis, our New to Epilepsy Talk and Support group can help you connect with others who are just starting out on their epilepsy journey.

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Employment and epilepsy

We know that people with epilepsy still struggle to find, and stay in work. People with epilepsy have one of the lowest rates of employment among disabled people.

Our Epilepsy and Employment virtual talk and support group is here to to help people with epilepsy to find, and stay in, work.

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Men's group

Talking about epilepsy can be difficult. However, speaking to others going through the same things can help.

Book your place today to hear from others, and share your experiences.

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Women’s group

Talking about epilepsy can be difficult. However, speaking to others going through the same things can help.

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Want to support people with epilepsy in your area?

Start your own group

If you have the time, and passion to help others why not set up an independent group and support people in your own community.

Or maybe you already run an epilepsy support group.

Download our independent group guide below for tips on getting started and find out more about joining our independent group network or call 0113 210 8899 to talk through your ideas.