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If an employee discloses that they have epilepsy, it's essential for employers to assess whether any health and safety risks exist in their role and how best to manage them. This isn't about excluding the employee from work or treating them differently—it's about ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone. A well-conducted risk assessment…

Category: Advice, Education

Becoming a father is a life-changing experience—one that brings joy, responsibility, and a fair share of challenges. For men living with epilepsy, these challenges can feel more complex. From managing health risks to navigating emotions, work-life balance, and parenting expectations, fatherhood and epilepsy can intersect in unique and deeply personal ways. Whether you're already a…

Category: Advice, Education

Becoming a father is a life-changing experience—one that brings joy, responsibility, and a fair share of challenges. For men living with epilepsy, these challenges can feel more complex. From managing health risks to navigating emotions, work-life balance, and parenting expectations, fatherhood and epilepsy can intersect in unique and deeply personal ways. Whether you're already a…

Category: Advice, Education, News, Seizures

Living with epilepsy as a man often involves more than just managing seizures. For many, it brings up deeper questions about identity, independence, and how they see themselves in the world. Society often sends strong messages about what masculinity should look like—being strong, reliable, unshakable. But what happens when you live with something that can…

Category: Advice, Education

Epilepsy is a complex neurological group of symptoms that affects millions of people around the world. While many factors can influence seizure activity, one that’s often overlooked—especially in men—is the role of hormones. Much of the existing conversation around hormones and epilepsy centres on women, due to well-known links between seizure patterns and the menstrual…

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Epilepsy affects approximately 600,000 people in the UK, making it one of the most common neurological conditions. While many individuals achieve good seizure control with medication, a significant number continue to experience seizures despite treatment. This condition is known as refractory epilepsy, and it presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. Understanding Refractory…

Category: Advice, Education, Living with Epilepsy