What is the Epilepsy Friendly mark?
Thanks to the James Lewis Foundation, we have developed the Epilepsy Friendly mark, to recognise those institutions who are doing more to improve their understanding of epilepsy and provide better support to their students
What does the Epilepsy Friendly mark mean?
Young people with epilepsy who are moving on to higher education, can feel daunted with the changes in lifestyle, as well as leaving home and studying for exams.
For those affected by epilepsy, this can be the case and is often made worse by stress and issues with concentration, memory and seizures.
Epilepsy is often misunderstood and so there can be confusion when it comes to the support in education. The Epilepsy Friendly mark provides reassurance that an institution is working to improve its understanding of epilepsy and the support they provide.
Institutions with the Epilepsy Friendly mark
Great resource and we have had very positive feedback from other staff in the university too.
Lancaster University
Get your university an Epilepsy Friendly Mark
For higher and further education institutions who want to get involved
For more information about the Epilepsy Friendly mark, download the PDF.
If you would like to be part of the scheme, please contact Communications at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We have found the resources excellent and have used them in college. We would definitely like to be kept up to date with any further resources in the future.
South Cheshire College
Get your university an Epilepsy Friendly Mark
We work with lots of HEIs to help them deliver the very best support to students with epilepsy.
Is your's on the list? Do you think it should be? If you want your university to be part of the scheme, let us know by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Further information
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Young Epilepsy is the operating name of The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Charitable Trust.