Links
Some websites which might be useful for you are listed below. Please be cautious when searching for advice on the internet. The websites listed on our links page all have a reputation for being reliable source of information. However, BESG is not responsible for the content of external websites.
General
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Epilepsy/Pages/Questions.aspx? url=Pages/Questionstoask.aspx
This is the National Health Service's own site and includes a lot of professional advise. Check the tabs near the top of the page to find the type of information that you are looking for.
http://www.epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action's extensive website, with everything from the latest news in the medical world to a section geared towards the needs of the younger generation. There is also a forum where you can discuss matters with other people.
http://www.epilepsy.com/
This has quite a complicated looking homepage but is worth looking out. On the left is a list of categories and each one has its own list of topics that you can click on and read about.
http://www.bris.ac.uk/neuroscience/clinical/bni
For those of you interested in the Burden Neurological Institute in Bristol this is a brief history and description of what goes on there.
TRAVEL
http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/buying-your-railcard The disabled persons railcard reduces most train fares for the card holder AND an adult escort by one third. It is also worth remembering that if you can book your tickets over a month in advance they can be cheaper still.
YOUR RIGHTS
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/index.htm The government's website explaining what disabled people are entitled to regarding employment, financial assistance, health and support and more.