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Paediatric epilepsy

Our Paediatric Epilepsy Service supports children and young people diagnosed with epilepsy, working with patients and their families.

We typically offer a range of services, including diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of epilepsy.

Our team comprises specialists, such as Paediatric Neurologists, Epilepsy Nurses and other healthcare professionals, who work together to ensure the best care.

Information

Epilepsy - Oxfordshire Healthier Together

Parents / carers

Your child's epilepsy - Epilepsy Action

Support for parents and carers - Young Epilepsy

Epilepsy and learning disabilities - Epilepsy Action

Children

Just for kids - Epilepsy Action

Young people

I have epilepsy - Young Epilepsy

Young adults - Epilepsy Action

The Epilepsy Space

Resources

Safety

Epilepsy Action

Safety advice for people with epilepsy - Epilepsy Action

Safety-netting

Safety-netting information following a first seizure without a fever in children and young people from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

Safety-netting information following a first seizure without a fever in children and young people - RCPCH

SUDEP

SUDEP is the sudden unexpected death of someone with epilepsy.

SUDEP and epilepsy-related deaths - Epilepsy Action

Lifestyle

Sports and leisure

Sports and leisure - Epilepsy Action

Driving

Driving rules for epilepsy - Epilepsy Action

College / University

Going to college or university - Epilepsy Action

Ketogenic diet

Matthew's Friends - Ketogenic Diet

The Daisy Garland

Mental health

Tips and coping strategies from young people with epilepsy about how they are supporting their mental health wellbeing.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub for Young People with Epilepsy

Virtual Youth Clubs for children and young people living with epilepsy in the UK.

Connect through Virtual Youth Groups | Support

Wellbeing

Every Mind Matters - NHS

Mental health and wellbeing info for young people - Mind

Epilepsy Society

Information and a confidential helpline for anyone affected by epilepsy.

Epilepsy Society | Transforming lives through advocacy, research and care

Ask your Epilepsy Specialist Nurses for more details of groups and resources.

Websites

Moving to adult services

Transition - Epilepsy Action

'Ready Steady Go' is a programme designed to help young people with the transition to adult age services.

The programme is aimed at children and young people aged 11 years and over who have a long-term health condition and are likely to require ongoing support from adult services throughout their lifetime.

It helps young people and their families prepare, plan and move from children's to adult services.

Transition and Patient Empowerment | Innovation, Education and Research Network (TIER)

Last reviewed:28 April 2025