Resources
Some of our patients describe seizures as ‘the tip of the iceberg’ because they are the most visible and noticeable symptom of epilepsy. They are like the visible part of an iceberg above the waterline. However, there is a lot more going on beneath the surface that might not be immediately visible. Epilepsy involves a great range of factors beyond just the seizures themselves, such as memory problems, low mood, anxiety, medication side effects, and other physical and psychological symptoms. Seizures can also impact a person’s life, affecting their ability to work, drive, and perform simple daily activities. The following are resources related to epilepsy including issues that are less visible but still have a great impact on the life of those with epilepsy.
First seizure information
Epilepsy and driving
Epilepsy and work
- Access to Work: factsheet for customers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Work and employment for people with epilepsy | Epilepsy Society
Epilepsy and wellbeing
- Epilepsy and wellbeing - Epilepsy Action
- Steps2Wellbeing - Steps 2 Wellbeing
- Hope Programme - HOPE PROGRAMME — Hope For The Community CIC (h4c.org.uk)
- Dorset HealthCare courses - Dorset HealthCare :: Courses
Epilepsy and pregnancy
- Epilepsy and pregnancy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Pregnancy and epilepsy | Epilepsy Society
- Pregnancy and epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
