Epilepsy Footprint is a non-profit organisation which aims to educate people everywhere about epilepsy. All its surplus funds are used in developing countries to improve people's access to support services and medical treatments for epilepsy.

Too many people in these countries are dying from treatable seizures due to poverty, lack of access to medical services for epilepsy and general attitudes towards the condition.

Ignorance towards epilepsy also means many people in the developing world are too scared to be diagnosed with the condition because it could potentially result in them losing their work, family or education.

So by going out and speaking to people about epilepsy, Epilepsy Footprint's aim is to help people's understanding and attitudes towards the condition and remove the stigma which is holding so many people back from leading a normal life with epilepsy.

The funding received from these presentations will be used in developing countries to

  •  improve medical facilities and supplies

  •  improve accessibility to medical and support services

  •  provide education and skills training to people with epilepsy

  •  improve the general understanding of epilepsy through school presentations.

Epilepsy Footprint's Mission: the vision of Epilepsy Footprint is to keep improving people's understanding and handling of epilepsy in everyday life both in the UK and abroad. In many developing countries there is a negative attitude associating epilepsy with the devil and disease resulting in many people being disowned by their families, schools and employers.

So going out and talking to people about the various aspects of epilepsy has been shown to bring people together rather than allowing them to remain isolated - and to improve people's confidence everywhere in handling seizures when witnessed.

All this is achieved by providing training and information to those who wish to understand and learn more about epilepsy.

This objective is achieved by giving various presentations regarding epilepsy in everyday life via

  •  schools
  •  businesses
  •  community groups
  •  hospitals
  •  families
  •  media
  •  national and international conferences.

Contact: Tanya Spensley

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