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Living with Absence Seizures at School: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
Learn to recognise signs of absence seizures, support learning and well-being, and foster strong home-school partnerships for children with epilepsy here.
Moving from Primary to Secondary School with Epilepsy
Read our practical guidance for supporting students with epilepsy as they move from primary to secondary school, with tips for families and teachers.
Tips for traveling with epilepsy
Traveling with epilepsy has its complications but with our community tips, you can make your next holiday as comfortable, smooth, and enjoyable as possible.
Community tips for going to college and university
Concerned about starting college or university? Check out these tips from our Facebook and Instagram supporters who have already experienced it!
Top 10 teacher tips for putting an IHP into practice
Discover the best ways to implement an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) in schools with these top ten tips from a Student Wellbeing & Attendance Officer!
Epilepsy-Friendly Tips from the Youth Voice Network
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of live music. The lights, the crowd, the energy—it’s electric. But if you live with epilepsy, you might wonder whether concerts are safe or even possible. The answer from the Youth Voice Network? Absolutely yes.
Young Voices Shape NHS Transition Booklets
Young Epilepsy’s Youth Voice Network helped redesign NHS Hull’s epilepsy transition booklets—real impact, real voices, real change.
Managing Epilepsy in Hot Weather
Managing epilepsy in hot weather is all about preparation. By staying hydrated, keeping cool, and looking after your sleep, you can reduce the risk of seizures and enjoy summer safely.
Coming off seizure medication
This blog offers key advice for those considering stopping seizure medication, such as choosing a low-stress period, seeking support, and practicing self-care. Community members stress the importance of medical guidance and remind readers that everyone's experience is unique.
Transforming Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment with OPM-MEG
OPM-MEG represents a significant advancement in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. By providing more precise and detailed information about brain activity, this technology enables earlier diagnosis and more effective, targeted treatments.