CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?

Being an epilepsy ally doesn't take much -do you have what it takes?

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Epilepsy is a hidden condition. The need for support couldn’t be clearer.

We spoke to people across the UK about what support means to them during and after a seizure. Their stories show why being visible, present and ready to help matters so much.

"I wish people knew that it is an everyday thing. There is always a constant worry even though I have not had a seizure in a while. If I feel dizzy or tired I start to automatically go down the route of 'am I going to have a seizure?'."
Marnie, Leeds.
"Please don't panic. It's not a panic situation, we're not scary monsters. It might look scary, but please remember it's a person."
Andy, Harrogate.
"There is not just one vulnerable person, as in the person who is having a seizure, there are two!"
Yasmin, London.
"To be able to count on someone to know what to do is an extremely powerful and comforting thing, it makes me feel a lot less alone, less isolated, more included, and more seen."
Molly, York.
"It's important I can count on the public because, for me, it is a condition that requires a lot of support. A little action can make a lot of difference to someone's life."
Anita, Hull.
"The more people you get to understand the condition the more people with epilepsy can have independence. "
James, Manchester.