Epilepsy Action

Epilepsy Action
Formation5 September 1950 (1950-09-05)
FounderLady Cynthia Colville
TypeCharitable organisation
Registration no.234343
HeadquartersYeadon, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Coordinates53°51′52″N 1°41′39″W / 53.86441°N 1.69408°W / 53.86441; -1.69408
ServicesEpilepsy advice and information
Membership7,494 (2023)
President
Margaret Ford, Baroness Ford
Chair
Jane Riley
Chief executive
Rebekah Smith
Revenue£2.77m (2023)
Staff75 (2023)
Websitewww.epilepsy.org.uk
Formerly called
British Epilepsy Association (1950-2002)

Epilepsy Action is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting people with epilepsy, raising awareness, and campaigning for better services and treatment for individuals affected by the condition. Founded in 1950, the charity provides information, resources, and services to help people with epilepsy live their lives with confidence and dignity.