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- Epilepsy is having fits because of something happening in your brain.
- Some people call fits seizures.
- Epilepsy can start at any age.
Easy read resources.
- You can go through the information below on your own, with support or in groups.
- Ask someone you trust to help you if you need to.
- Click on an image for more information.
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Easy Read
Guide to epilepsy (available in audio format on the website).
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Guide to the different types of epileptic fits.
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Guide to different types of epileptic fits (available in audio format on the website).
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Easy Read
Information on staying safe with epilepsy.
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Easy Read
Guide to what is a vagus nerve simulator?
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Easy Read
Guide to epilepsy.
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Guide to taking epilepsy medications.
Other reading resources.
- Not easy read, ask someone you trust if you need help.
- Click on an image for more information.
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Information for parents and carers about living with epilepsy and keeping their child safe.
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Information for parents about SUDEP. (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). How common it is, what causes it and how to reduce the risk.
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