Awareness Health

National Epilepsy Week

A UK awareness week in May run by Epilepsy Action, held 18 to 24 May in 2026.

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About the day

Epilepsy Action runs National Epilepsy Week each May with a different campaign. The 2026 campaign, Missing Memories, focused on the memory problems many people with epilepsy face. Supporters share stories and fundraise during the week.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
202717 to 23 May 2027UKProvisional until the organiser confirms
202815 to 21 May 2028UKProvisional until the organiser confirms
202921 to 27 May 2029UKProvisional until the organiser confirms

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