Narcolepsy is a rare neurological condition that affects the brain's ability to regulate the normal sleep-wake cycle. This can lead to symptoms such as disturbed night-time sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy.
Narcolepsy is estimated to affect about 1 person in 2,500. That means that in the UK there are approximately 30,000 people who have narcolepsy - though it’s believed that the majority have not been diagnosed.
Narcolepsy can have an effect on almost all aspects of daily life, including education, employment, driving and also relationships and emotional health.
Please join us to begin to understand what narcolepsy is, how it is treated, and the effects it has on the lives of those who develop the condition.
