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Stories
True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
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.
How to talk to schools about your child’s epilepsy
Creating inclusive schools changes lives. See how Harry’s school included staff, parents, and students to embrace epilepsy support and inclusion. Read the inspiring story today!
How to handle the party pressure over the festive period
Learn practical tips to handle party pressure during Christmas with epilepsy. Stay safe, manage triggers, and enjoy the festive season your way!
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!
Liberty’s Story: Finding hope through surgery
From 30 seizures a day to living life fully – discover Liberty’s remarkable epilepsy journey and the breakthroughs that changed everything.
Real Stories, Real Change: Youth Voice in Action
Young people with epilepsy came together across the UK to connect, share stories, and shape the future of epilepsy care. Here's what went down.
My first Christmas with epilepsy
Facing your first Christmas with epilepsy? Discover tips, support, and stories to help you feel confident and connected. Join our community today!
From absence to presence: how I overcame my seizures
Miles is seizure-free and lives life to the full. Getting here, however, was an inspiring journey to overcome the pressures and triggers of alcohol and drugs.
Rare, but real: a mother’s story of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Rachel tells the story of how her son Charlie was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, and how her family is looking forward.
Charlotte’s Update: Results Day Rejection to Dream Career
Charlotte's epilepsy diagnosis at 18 compromised her A-levels, but perseverance and openness to support led her from rejection on results day to her dream job.