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Blogs and Stories
Stories
True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
Breaking the silence: Shahleen’s fight against stigma
Shahleen’s epilepsy journey shows courage and resilience—breaking stigma, raising awareness, and inspiring young people to feel less alone
Fear, Hope and Strength: Our Journey with Lilly’s Epilepsy
Lilly is four and lives with complex epilepsy. Read her family’s story and see how your support helps children like Lily feel safer, supported and hopeful.
Fiona & Elijah: Autism, Epilepsy, and Hope
Fiona shares life with Elijah, a non-verbal autistic child living with epilepsy—navigating seizures, medication struggles, and hope for better understanding.
Workplace guide to celebrating Purple Day
Purple Day helps workplaces raise epilepsy awareness, support children and families, and start important conversations about inclusion and wellbeing.
Epilepsy changed our lives, now I’m fighting back
When her daughter Neli was diagnosed with epilepsy, Alwen turned hope into action—raising £1,200 through Young Epilepsy’s Walk 100 Miles Challenge. Join her journey
Belonging at school when you have epilepsy
School should feel safe and inclusive. Discover how belonging helps young people with epilepsy thrive and what teachers and parents can do to support it.
I ran the marathon for my brother
Discover why Jack ran the London Marathon for his brother Sam, raising £750 for Young Epilepsy and showing love, support, and hope through every mile.
Staying on track this Christmas with medication and routines
Young Epilepsy’s festive guide: practical tips to manage routine changes, medication, and wellbeing. Stay prepared and enjoy Christmas confidently!
12 tips of Christmas
Christmas can be overwhelming for children with epilepsy. Discover simple ways to keep the season joyful and safe, and see how your support can make a difference.
Feeling in limbo during or after an epilepsy diagnosis?
No child should face epilepsy alone. Help us reach families sooner with vital support and care. Give now—your donation will be matched!