All you need for your Christmas wellbeing
One in three Brits admit...
they would go into ‘flight mode’ if someone nearby had an epileptic seizure.
54 per cent feared they would have no idea how to respond if a stranger collapsed and began having a seizure in public.
For nearly a tenth (nine per cent), their initial reaction would be to try and hold the person down
Every Christmas, thousands of people with epilepsy face the season carrying worries most of us can’t see.
For Marnie, it’s the “invisible checklist” she runs through before every gathering.
For Andy, it’s the memory of a “deleted Christmas,” lost to a seizure on New Year’s Eve.
And for Anita, it’s the fear of another public seizure — the embarrassment, the confusion, the quiet wish to disappear.
But your kindness can change that.
With your support, Epilepsy Action can reach people who feel anxious, isolated, or unseen this Christmas — providing comfort, guidance, and connection when it matters most.
Your gift today will:
- Fund our helpline so no one faces epilepsy alone.
- Provide wellbeing and safety resources to help people manage stress and seizures.
- Support awareness and community programmes so families and friends know how to help.
You can light up someone’s Christmas
Please, make a donation today and help someone feel seen this Christmas.
Donate once this Christmas
Give monthly to help all year round
Even a small gift can light up someone’s Christmas — replacing fear with hope, and invisibility with belonging.
Together, we can make sure no one with epilepsy feels alone this festive season.