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Sources of help and support

Further information included in Part 8 of Your child and epilepsy (links open in a new window).

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Practical support

Carers

Contact – Introduction to parent carer participation

Citizens Advice – Carers: help and support

Carers UK

Carers Trust

Parenting

Family Lives – Support in all aspects of family life

Scope – Navigate: emotional support for parents

HENRY – Health Exercise and Nutrition for the Really Young

Other conditions

Mencap – Local groups

NHS website – Where to get support with autism

UK ADHD Partnership – Support groups

ADHD Foundation – Information for parents and carers

Cerebra – For children with brain conditions

The Communication Trust – Resources for parents

I CAN – Speech, language and communication skills

Hidden Disabilities Store – stockist for Sunflower Lanyards

Suggestions from other parents

The Blinks Books

Sarah Jayne has staring moments – by Kate Lambert. A story about a 7 year old girl who has absence seizures.

The Epilepsy Spectrum – podcast with Tiffany Webb

Epilepsy Action – My Story – read other peoples epilepsy stories and share your story

@EpilepsyAction – Follow Epilepsy Action on Twitter

@epilepsyposi – Follow Epilepsy Positivity on Twitter

Epilepsy Action YouTube channel

Family Lives Parent Channel.tv

Financial support

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