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Understanding your epilepsy

Information about epilepsy

This booklet will help you understand more about your epilepsy.

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Getting the right epilepsy medicine for you

Learn more about your epilepsy medicines.

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Getting ready to move to adult epilepsy clinics (transition)

Booklet 1

Find out what transition is and what information is important for you to know about your epilepsy.

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Booklet 2

Learn about ways to be independent and how to stay safe.

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Booklet 3

Find out what will happen if you have to stay in hospital. Learn about depression and anxiety, and what can help you.

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Be Epilepsy Aware

A free online course to understand more about epilepsy. It is made for people with learning disabilities and their family, friends or carers.

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Epilepsy Buddies videos

Going for an EEG

This video explains what to expect during an EEG test (Electroencephalogram). It was created by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Staying safe with epilepsy

This video can help you to stay safe and feel more confident. It was created by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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