Who is Epilepsy Action?

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Epilepsy Action Australia is a National NDIS Service Provider of professional education and services for people with epilepsy delivered by our highly skilled nurses.

What services does Epilepsy Action Australia provide?

Epilepsy Action Australia provides a range of services including patient, community and professional education, seizure management planning, case management, emergency medication training, workshops and residential camps, as well as supporting a number of hospital based clinics.

What Organisations are available to further assist individuals with epilepsy?

The Epilepsy Foundation is committed to reaching and supporting people who live with epilepsy. We are also here to assist individuals and organisations who support, care for or work with people who live with epilepsy.

Is Epilepsy Action a charity?

Website – www.epilepsy.org.uk • Epilepsy Helpline – 0808 800 5050 – free for UK callers Twitter – @epilepsyaction • Facebook – www.facebook.com/epilepsyaction Epilepsy Action is a registered charity in England (No. 234343) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 797997).

What does epilepsy action do?

We provide online and in-person epilepsy training for schools, businesses, care staff and healthcare professionals.

Does NDIS cover epilepsy?

A person may be eligible for support under the NDIS depending on the functional impact that the epilepsy has on their life – in the areas of mobility, communication, social interaction, learning, employment, self-care or self-management.

What is the best epilepsy charity?

Epilepsy Society | Transforming lives through advocacy, research and care.

Is epilepsy a physical disability?

Epilepsy is a physical, long-term condition and people with epilepsy are protected under the Equality Act, even if their seizures are controlled or if they don’t consider themselves to be ‘disabled’.

Is epilepsy classed as a disability?

Epilepsy is considered a disability and it has a listing in the Social Security Administration (SSA) Blue Book. For epilepsy to qualify for disability benefits, it must meet the criteria of the Blue Book listing. There are different listings for epilepsy in the Blue Book.