Epilepsy is a major chronic condition of the nervous system affecting almost 380,000 people in England and occasionally results in death of the patient. Although epilepsy and its treatment are complex, there is evidence to support a significant gap in epilepsy care, ranging from a lack of adequate record keeping of seizure occurrence to poor referral systems. This article provides a broad introduction to the condition, discusses the incidence, disease process, diagnosis, classification and the various ways, both conventional and otherwise, in which it can be managed. By understanding the above, it will assist healthcare practitioners to improve their knowledge about management of a client with epilepsy entrusted to their care.