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Travelling with epilepsy: What to know about travel insurance
Thinking about travelling with epilepsy? This guide explains travel insurance in clear, simple terms so you can feel prepared, protected and confident.
Social anxiety and epilepsy: Going out without overthinking everything
Struggling with social anxiety and epilepsy? Hear real voices, get practical tips, and find support to go out with confidence and less overthinking.
What to say to a friend with epilepsy and anxiety (and what not to say)
Worried about saying the wrong thing to a friend with epilepsy and anxiety? Learn kind, supportive ways to listen, help, and avoid common mistakes.
Why purple? The story behind the colour of epilepsy awareness
Find out why purple is used for epilepsy awareness, what Purple Day is, and how wearing purple helps people feel seen, supported and hopeful together.
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.
Lights, Camera, Misconception
Hollywood often misrepresents seizures, fuelling myths about epilepsy. Discover what films get wrong and why accurate portrayal matters.
Understanding your learning style when you have epilepsy
Learn how epilepsy can affect learning and how understanding your learning style helps. Sally’s story shows how knowing strengths builds confidence at school.
Growing up early
Jess shares how childhood epilepsy meant growing up too fast, facing anxiety, and finding confidence through support that helps young people feel safe and understood.
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.
Putting young people at the heart of our health information
Our health information provides clear guidance from real experiences, tailored to young people. Find out more how we do health information differently.