Blogs and Stories

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.

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• Education & Play
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Work and Employability
• The Channel

Discover how Tee pursues her dreams, breaking barriers and inspiring others to thrive with epilepsy.

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• Living with epilepsy
• together we create possible
• Understand my epilepsy
• The Channel

Discover Zaid’s story and tips for young people seeking support and pursuing a future in social work.

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• Living with epilepsy
• Understand my epilepsy
• The Channel

Zac’s story is a powerful reminder that epilepsy doesn’t have to hold you back. From wild swims to mountain runs, he tackled every challenge of his school’s Adventure Race with courage, teamwork, and a whole lot of heart.

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• Understand my epilepsy
• The Channel

OPM-MEG is a wearable brain imaging technology that makes epilepsy diagnosis easier and more accurate for children. Sam’s story shows why funding is needed to make this technology available.

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• Health & Research

Follow Dylan McHale's inspiring journey as he runs the Paris Marathon to support Young Epilepsy. Learn about his motivations and how you can help.

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• together we create possible

Discover Osiris' journey with epilepsy and learn how vital support, resources, and information can make a difference for newly diagnosed children.

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• Diagnosis and treatment

Discover Lexi's epilepsy diagnosis journey, told by her mum Sarah, and how vital support from Young Epilepsy can make all the difference.

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• Diagnosis and treatment

Discover Meadow's journey with epilepsy, from diagnosis to finding community support through Young Epilepsy. Help others facing epilepsy find hope and resources.

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• Diagnosis and treatment

Erin shares her journey with epilepsy and her excitement for Young Epilepsy’s Setting Purple Sectors sim-racing event to raise awareness.

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