We have launched a text service specifically aimed at young people living with epilepsy that are in distress. With a simple text message quoting the word ‘PURPLE’, users across the UK can access help and support from Shout’s trained volunteers at any time.
We found worrying disparities across the UK in school policies and support for young people living with epilepsy after over 1,000 families from across the country responded anonymously to our survey about the support they received at school during the 2021/22 academic year.
NHS to offer new laser surgery for focal epilepsy NHS England has announced it will offer a new type of laser treatment for children and adults with uncontrolled focal seizures.
National charity, Young Epilepsy is set to revolutionise the diagnostic experience for children with the condition by introducing the world’s first clinical wearable MEG (Magnetoencephalography) brain scanning system to its Health and Research Centre in Surrey. Following an exciting collaboration with experienced MEG researchers, clinicians and engineers from around the world, the team have created a wearable optically pumped magnetometer magnetoencephalography (OPM-MEG) system. The charity has placed this innovative technology, which is integrated into a magnetically shielded room, at the centre of its new diagnostic suite.
