Young adults

As you get older, you’re able to start making decisions about the things that are most important to you. It’s an exciting time, but being a young person with epilepsy can have its challenges too!

On this page we tell you about the information and support that could help.

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The Epilepsy Space

The Epilepsy Space is for 16-25 year olds to help you manage your epilepsy. It was created with young people and has loads of useful facts, tips and stories

Visit the Epilepsy Space

Medical issues

Click the links below for information on managing the medical side of epilepsy as a young adult.

Transition
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Living life with epilepsy

No young adult should feel as though their epilepsy is holding them back. Click the links below for advice on how to live your best life with epilepsy.

Living independently Gaining independence Travel and public transport Being a student Your family and friends

Support

You never have to be alone in your epilepsy journey. Find out how you can get the support you need.

Support at Epilepsy Action Contact the helpline Epilepsy Discord server r/Epilepsy (Reddit community)

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Some people find it helpful to connect with us on our social media platforms. You can find us on:

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Useful links

Education and epilepsy Seizure triggers Living with epilepsy Taking epilepsy medicines About seizures First aid Alcohol and epilepsy The Epilepsy Action helpline Epilepsy Discord server Talk and support – virtual groups
Education and epilepsy Seizure triggers Living with epilepsy Taking epilepsy medicines About seizures First aid Alcohol and epilepsy The Epilepsy Action helpline Epilepsy Discord server Talk and support – virtual groups

Here to support you

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Call the Epilepsy Action helpline

If you would like to talk to someone about epilepsy, our trained advisers are here to help.

0808 800 5050
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Send us your question

Send a question to our trained epilepsy advisers. (We aim to reply within two working days).

Contact us today