“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”
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
Our support groups are open to anyone in the UK who is over 18 and living with epilepsy.
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.
South East (This is an independent group that meets online)
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.
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.
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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Our parent and carers group provides the opportunity for parents living with epilepsy, parents/carers with children, and family members living with epilepsy to come together and share experiences with others who understand.
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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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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 support and help people with epilepsy to share experiences on how to find and stay in work.
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We invite you to join our Talk & Support group which is aimed at men affected by epilepsy. This group is inclusive of family and carers of those living with epilepsy. This is a space for men and those who identify as men to come together in a safe and supportive environment to talk about their experiences. This group is open to anyone in the UK who is over 18.
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We invite you to join our Talk & Support group which is aimed at women affected by epilepsy. This group is inclusive of family and carers of those living with epilepsy. This is a space for women and those who identify as women to come together in a safe and supportive environment to talk about their experiences. This group is open to anyone in the UK who is over 18.
Reserve your placeIf 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.
