Blogs and Stories

A group of Young Epilepsy supporters cheer at the end of a challenge event.

Workplace guide to celebrating Purple Day

3rd March 2026

Purple Day helps workplaces raise epilepsy awareness, support children and families, and start important conversations about inclusion and wellbeing.

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I want to be the advocate I never had

17th February 2026

Having epilepsy since infancy, Emma is now seven years seizure-free and a dedicated advocate for young people who lack community.

A mother and daughter smile in a selfie.

Why I ran the Manchester Marathon for Young Epilepsy

20th January 2026

Sam found strength through marathon training after her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis, raising £3,000 and hope with Young Epilepsy’s support.

Laura, a young woman, smiles in a wedding dress from a vehicle.

I’m seizure-free and helping others

16th December 2025

Laura's journey took her from a place of isolation living with seizures to becoming seizure-free and helping adults with learning difficulties.

A woman and two boys smile widely in Christmas jumpers.

I had epilepsy - now I’m raising two sons with it

2nd October 2025

Discover the story of Jo, Rafferty, and Fin, a mother and two sons who have had an epilepsy diagnosis, and be inspired by their journey this Christmas.

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Charlotte’s Update: Results Day Rejection to Dream Career

27th August 2025

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.

I am Jasmine

18th July 2024

Meet Jasmine, one of the heroes of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy Campaign. Jasmine is 18 and experiences prolonged tonic clonic seizures. ForJasmine, this has meant that her teachers and students at school don't understand her epilepsy and the challenges that she faces.