Alcohol & Epilepsy (Epilepsy_and_Alcohol.pdf | 345 kB)

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

 Anti Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) Chart Brand / Generic Name (Drug_Treatment_of_Epilepsy_brand_generic.pdf | 265 kB)

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

 Anti Smother Pillow (Pillow_Form.pdf | 608 kB)

Anti smother pillow recommended for people who experience nocturnal seizures.

 Autism & Epilepsy (Epilepsy_Autism.pdf | 791 kB)

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

 Be safe, reduce risks (Be_Safe_Reduce_Risk.pdf | 642 kB)

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

 Complex Partial Seizures (Complex_Partial_Seizures.pdf | 575 kB)

Comprehensive information leaflet on Complex Partial Seizures

 Construction & Epilepsy (Epilepsy_Construction.pdf | 716 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.

 Contaception for women with Epilepsy (Contraception_for_women_with_epilepsy.pdf | 511 kB)

Contraception for women with epilepsy

 Diagnosing Epilepsy (Diagnosing_Epilepsy.pdf | 751 kB)

How a diagnosis of epilepsy is made

 Disclosure of epilepsy (Disclosure_of_epilepsy.pdf | 188 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

 Driving regulations (DRIVING_REGULATIONS_2010.pdf | 664 kB)

Driving regulations for people with epilepsy explained

 Epi- Alert Identity Bracelet Form (Epi_Alert_Form.pdf | 394 kB)

 Application form for Epi Alert Bracelet

 Epilepsy Checklist (Epilepsy_Checklist.pdf | 194 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.

 Epilepsy Surgery (Epilepsy_Surgery.pdf | 172 kB)

What is epilepsy surgery and when will it be considered

 Explaining epilepsy (Explaining_Epilepsy.pdf | 377 kB)

Basic information on epilepsy and seizures

 Explaining epilepsy to a child (Explaining_Epilepsy_to_a_Child.pdf | 378 kB)

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

 First Aid for Seizures (FIRST_AID_FOR_SEIZURES.pdf | 695 kB)

What to do and not to do during a seizure

 Folic Acid (FOLIC_ACID.pdf | 284 kB)

Why is extra folic acid required for women with epilepsy?

 Frequently asked questions (Frequently_asked_Questions.pdf | 1.47 MB)

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

 Lifestyle issues (Epilepsy_Lifestyle_Issues.pdf | 764 kB)

Lifestyle tips to minimise the impact of epilepsy

 Living with sense and safety (Living_with_Sense__Safety.pdf | 569 kB)

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

 New Beginnings (new_beginings_a_guide_to_your_childs_epilepsy.pdf | 2.69 MB)

A guide to your child's epilepsy

 Nocturnal Seizures (Nocturnal_Seizures.pdf | 167 kB)

General advice for people who experience nocturnal seizures

 Photosensitive Epilepsy (PHOTOSESITIVE_EPILEPSY_AND_VDUs.pdf | 607 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.

 Providing Information & Support to People with Epilepsy (Info_and_Support_Leaflet_2013.pdf | 77 kB)

Information and supports that Epilepsy Ireland provide to People with Epilepsy.

 Seizure Diary Explained (Seizure_Diary.pdf | 278 kB)

How to get the most from using your seizure diary

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

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

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

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

 Seizures (Seizures.pdf | 535 kB)

Information on different types of seizures

 Sport & Leisure (Sport__Leisure.pdf | 459 kB)

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

 SUDEP report (National_Sentinel_Clinical_Audit_of_Epilepsy.pdf | 2.25 MB)

National Sentinel Clinical Audit of epilepsy related death (UK)

 Taking Control of Epilepsy (Taking_Control_of_Epilepsy.pdf | 398 kB)

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

 Teachers information (USEFUL_INFORMATION_FOR_TEACHERS.pdf | 254 kB)

Useful information for teachers about epilepsy

 Teachers - Managing Chronic Health Conditions at School (Amended) (Managing_Chronic_Health_Conditions_at_School__amended.pdf | 4.01 MB)

Resource Pack to accompany Epilepsy in School DVD. Click here

 Treatment of epilepsy (Treatment_of_Epilepsy.pdf | 674 kB)

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

 Useful Phrases (Useful_Phrases.pdf | 441 kB)

Useful phrases translated which may be helpful when travelling abroad

 Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS.pdf | 325 kB)

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

 Your guide to Epilepsy (Your_Guide_to_Epilepsy_Leaflet_2013.pdf | 58 kB)

An information guide on different types of seizures.

 You, Your GP & Epilepsy (You__your_GP_and_epilepsy.pdf | 392 kB)

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