About us

We are proud to offer a world of possibilities for the people we support.

The Meath supports, cares for, and protects the physical and mental health of people living with complex epilepsy and complex healthcare needs, learning and physical disabilities through the provision of suitable accommodation, tailored assistance, skills training and leisure and sports activities.

Our person-centred care, enables the people we support, be they residents at The Meath, Supported Living, or day clients, to lead fulfilled, and socially inclusive lives.

1,920
Skills Centre sessions every year
79
Number of residents every year
263,238
Total hours of specialist care every year

About the Meath Testimonial

“Jess is well cared for and is very content at home at The Meath. Jess has complex needs and requires 1:1 support to perform the simplest of everyday tasks. In addition to her complex needs being met, she really wants someone to give her time and attention. We are thrilled to see this happening at The Meath, it has such a positive impact on her quality of life.”

Sally, Mother to Jess

Our History

Based in Godalming, The Meath Epilepsy Charity has been supporting people who live with epilepsy for over 130 years. Our Founder, Mary, Countess of Meath opened ‘The Meath Home’ in 1892 as a ‘safe and happy home’ for people who live with epilepsy.

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Epilepsy & Us

While epilepsy is a common neurological condition, most people who live with epilepsy are able to manage the condition with treatment and live independently. The Meath exists for people, who due to their complex epilepsy, complex healthcare needs and disabilities, require 24/7 care and support in order to live safe and fulfilled lives.

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Meet the Meath team

Together our dedicated staff teams support the aims and objectives of the charity. While many team members work directly with the people we support, many work behind the scenes.

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Careers

The Meath is a unique community, and our team are at the very heart of it. Working at The Meath attracts competitive pay, many benefits and team camaraderie, but every team member also benefits from seeing the positive difference that they are able to make to the wonderful people we support.

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Epilepsy Support starts here

Think The Meath might be what you’re looking for? If you or someone you know would like to join The Meath, in the first instance we ask you to make contact in order to arrange a visit and tour. Learn more on our Expression of Interest page.

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"I like sports, at The Skills Centre I go to the gym to keep fit and I go Rock Climbing."

Nathan | Meath resident

"Moving to The Meath has been a hugely positive experience for our daughter."

Rebecca and Simon | Parents to Sylvie

"My son has highly complex care needs, in addition to epilepsy, David has limited mobility and is nonverbal, he is fed directly into his stomach by PEG. But at The Meath he is regarded as just another person and is seen for who he is. Everything is set up for David to feel that life is wonderful."

Julie | Mother to David

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