Publications


Below is a list of Brainwave's current information leaflets. You can also find these throughout the Epilepsy Information section of the site. They are presented here in alphabetical order and are free to download. Right-click and choose "Save As" to save to your PC.

PDF icon Alcohol & Epilepsy (Alcohol_and_epilepsy.pdf | 36 kB)

A person with epilepsy may need to take more care then others if drinking alcohol.

PDF icon Autism & Epilepsy (Autism_and_Epilepsy.pdf | 29 kB)

Rates of epilepsy among children and adults with autism may be higher than 30% compared 1% of the general population

PDF icon Be safe, reduce risks (Be_Safe_Reduce_Risk.pdf | 29 kB)

Joint Epilepsy Council leaflet about risks associated with epilepsy and suggested ways to minimise them.

PDF icon Complex Partial Seizures (Complex_Partial_Seizures.pdf | 27 kB)

Comprehensive information leaflet on Complex Partial Seizures

PDF icon Construction & Epilepsy (Construction_and_epilepsy.pdf | 29 kB)

The type of safety considerations necessary in the construction of dwellings for private use by persons with epilepsy depend on the nature, severity and frequency of the seizures.

PDF icon Contraception for women with epilepsy (Contraception_for_women_with_epilepsy.pdf | 24 kB)

About 25% of people with epilepsy are women of childbearing potential. This leaflet explains the various methods of contraception available to women with epilepsy.

PDF icon Diagnosing Epilepsy (Diagnosing_Epilepsy.pdf | 39 kB)

How a diagnosis of epilepsy is made

PDF icon Disclosure of epilepsy (Disclosure_of_epilepsy.pdf | 16 kB)

Many people with epilepsy ask how they should deal with the issue of disclosing their epilepsy in a work situation. This leaflet gives some ideas

PDF icon Driving regulations (Driving_regulations.pdf | 27 kB)

Driving regulations for people with epilepsy explained

PDF icon Drug treatment of epilepsy (DRUG_TREATMENT_OF_EPILEPSY.pdf | 16 kB)

Table explaining all the medication options plus their possible side-effects

PDF icon Entitlements (2009) (Entitlements_2009.pdf | 59 kB)

Health, welfare and taxation entitlements, supports and reliefs 2009

PDF icon Epi Alert Bracelet Application form (Brainwave_Bracelet_form__3_.pdf | 76 kB)

Application form for  epi -alert Identity bracelet

PDF icon Epilepsy Checklist (Epilepsy_Checklist.pdf | 18 kB)

This checklist is designed to assist you in getting the information and support you require from your GP and from other members of the health care team and support staff.

PDF icon Epilepsy in Infants (Epilepsy_in_Infants.pdf | 26 kB)

Epilepsy in Infants, Toddlers & Pre-School Children - Questions Parents and
Carers Ask

PDF icon Epilepsy Surgery (Epilepsy_Surgery.pdf | 16 kB)

What is epilepsy surgery and when will it be considered

PDF icon Explaining epilepsy (Explaining_Epilepsy.pdf | 20 kB)

Basic information on epilepsy and seizures

PDF icon Explaining epilepsy to a child (Explaining_Epilepsy_to_a_Child.pdf | 20 kB)

How to explain to your child about his/her seizures (and why you should)

PDF icon Fact Sheet (Fact_sheet.pdf | 28 kB)

Information and statistics on epilepsy and neurology services in Ireland presented at Brainwave's 2006 National Conference

PDF icon First Aid for Seizures (First_Aid_for_seizures.pdf | 29 kB)

What to do and not to do during a seizure

PDF icon Folic Acid (Folic_Acid.pdf | 19 kB)

Why is extra folic acid required for women with epilepsy?

PDF icon Frequently asked questions (Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf | 67 kB)

All the most common questions we are asked at Brainwave are answered in this useful leaflet

PDF icon Lifestyle issues (Lifestyle_Issues.pdf | 31 kB)

Lifestyle tips to minimise the impact of epilepsy

PDF icon Living with sense and safety (Living_with_Sense_and_Safety.pdf | 35 kB)

Everyone faces potential hazards in their home. This leaflet outlines some safety measures to consider

PDF icon Motor insurance (Motor_Insurance.pdf | 15 kB)

Many people with a disability who want to begin driving, or return to driving have great difficulty in securing suitable and affordable car insurance

PDF icon Nocturnal Seizures (Nocturnal_Seizures.pdf | 14 kB)

General advice for people who experience nocturnal seizures

PDF icon Photosensitive Epilepsy (Photosensitive_Epilepsy.pdf | 18 kB)

Photosensitive Epilepsy is sensitivity to flashing/ flickering lights as well as some patterns and glare. About 3-5% of people with epilepsy are photosensitive.

PDF icon Seizure Diary Explained (Seizure_Diary_explained.pdf | 19 kB)

How to get the most from using your seizure diary

PDF icon Seizure Diary (Monthly) (Seizure_Diary__Monthly_.pdf | 24 kB)

Page from a monthly seizure diary to monitor your seizure activity.

PDF icon Seizure Diary (Weekly) (Seizure_diary__weekly_.pdf | 16 kB)

Page from a weekly seizure diary to monitor your seizure activity.

PDF icon Seizures (Seizures.pdf | 25 kB)

Information on different types of seizures

PDF icon Sport & Leisure (Sport_and_Leisure.pdf | 23 kB)

Practical information and advice for getting the most out of your sport and leisure activitis

PDF icon SUDEP report (SUDEP_report.pdf | 1.24 MB)

National Sentinel Clinical Audit of epilepsy related death (UK)

PDF icon Taking Control of Epilepsy (Taking_Control_of_Epilepsy.pdf | 20 kB)

Information on trigger factors and lifestyle issues to help you manage your epilepsy

PDF icon Teachers information (Teachers_Information.pdf | 42 kB)

Useful information for teachers about epilepsy

PDF icon Treatment of epilepsy (Treatment_of_Epilepsy.pdf | 26 kB)

All you need to know about epilepsy medications, surgery and complementary approaches

PDF icon Useful Phrases (Useful_Phrases.pdf | 75 kB)

Useful phrases translated which may be helpful when travelling abroad

PDF icon Vagal Nerve Stimulation (Vagal_Nerve_Stimulation.pdf | 19 kB)

Information on the vagal nerve stimulator (VNS), a device used for the treatment of intractable partial or generalised epilepsy.

PDF icon You, Your GP & Epilepsy (You__your_GP_and_epilepsy.pdf | 22 kB)

Information that will help you get the most out of your relationship with your GP

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