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Please find below links to information and resources for families of children with epilepsy.
www.epilepsy.org.uk
This website covers a broad range of topics: we recommend that you read the safety information.
Safety advice for people with epilepsy - www.epilepsy.org.uk
There is also a section specifically aimed at children:
Just for kids - www.epilepsy.org.uk
www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk
Information about your epilepsy medication can be found by typing the name of your medicine within the purple arrow.
If your child has been referred to see a paediatric neurologist because their epilepsy is not fully controlled on two antiepileptic medications, you may want to ask about ketogenic diet:
www.matthewsfriends.org / www.thedaisygarland.org.uk
and assessment for children's epilepsy surgery:
Children's Epilepsy Surgery Service (CESS) in England - www.epilepsy.org.uk
If you have concerns about your child's learning or behaviour, please mention this at your appointment and your consultant could consider referring your child to the Paediatric Neuropsychology team.