Primary care staff
Resource for primary care staff
Policy and guidance
NICE guidelines on epilepsy
CG137
Access the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
QS26
Best clinical practice for diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy
Epilepsy Pathways
Access the NICE Epilepsy Pathways
Miscellaneous resources
- GP with Extended Role (GPwER)
GPs with Extended Roles (GPwERs) undertake roles that are beyond the scope of GP training and so require additional training. The term GPwER includes those previously referred to as GPs with Special Interests (GPwSIs). The RCGP has information about becoming a GPwER - Diagnosis and seizures
ILAE Epilepsy Diagnosis – resource for clinicians and GPs on diagnosis and seizures - RCGP resources
RCGP: A range of epilepsy resources to support GPs.
Free course for nurses
Primary care nurses
Epilepsy for primary care nurses is an online course for practice nurses and others working in primary care.
During the course, you will learn everything you need to support patients with epilepsy.
It provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct treatment reviews and support care planning.