Alcohol & Epilepsy (Alcohol_and_epilepsy.pdf | 36 kB)

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

 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

 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.

 Complex Partial Seizures (Complex_Partial_Seizures.pdf | 27 kB)

Comprehensive information leaflet on Complex Partial Seizures

 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.

 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.

 Diagnosing Epilepsy (Diagnosing_Epilepsy.pdf | 39 kB)

How a diagnosis of epilepsy is made

 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

 Driving regulations (Driving_regulations.pdf | 27 kB)

Driving regulations for people with epilepsy explained

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

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

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

Health, welfare and taxation entitlements, supports and reliefs 2009

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

Application form for  epi -alert Identity bracelet

 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.

 Epilepsy in Infants (Epilepsy_in_Infants.pdf | 26 kB)

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

 Epilepsy Surgery (Epilepsy_Surgery.pdf | 16 kB)

What is epilepsy surgery and when will it be considered

 Explaining epilepsy (Explaining_Epilepsy.pdf | 20 kB)

Basic information on epilepsy and seizures

 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)

 Fact Sheet (Fact_sheet.pdf | 28 kB)

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

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

What to do and not to do during a seizure

 Folic Acid (Folic_Acid.pdf | 19 kB)

Why is extra folic acid required for women with epilepsy?

 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

 Lifestyle issues (Lifestyle_Issues.pdf | 31 kB)

Lifestyle tips to minimise the impact of epilepsy

 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

 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

 Nocturnal Seizures (Nocturnal_Seizures.pdf | 14 kB)

General advice for people who experience nocturnal seizures

 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.

 Seizure Diary Explained (Seizure_Diary_explained.pdf | 19 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 | 25 kB)

Information on different types of seizures

 Sport & Leisure (Sport_and_Leisure.pdf | 23 kB)

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

 SUDEP report (SUDEP_report.pdf | 1.24 MB)

National Sentinel Clinical Audit of epilepsy related death (UK)

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

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

 Teachers information (Teachers_Information.pdf | 42 kB)

Useful information for teachers about epilepsy

 Treatment of epilepsy (Treatment_of_Epilepsy.pdf | 26 kB)

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

 Useful Phrases (Useful_Phrases.pdf | 75 kB)

Useful phrases translated which may be helpful when travelling abroad

 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.

 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