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Virtual Youth Clubs

Do you want to hang-out with people who get-it?

Do you want to hang-out with people who get-it?

Would you like a break from everything epilepsy, time just to be yourself? Do things that children and teenagers do, without thinking about epilepsy?

Young Epilepsy’s Virtual Youth Clubs are for you!

Dive into our games and activities, share experiences and make friends.

No two sessions are the same! To keep it exciting and interesting for you, the youth club activities change, based on what you tell us you would like to hear about and do.

There are two Young Epilepsy Virtual Youth Clubs for ages 8-12 and 13-18
They happen on the second Monday of every month
Open to young people anywhere in the UK

Parents are welcome to help you log-in, but this space is strictly for kids and young people only!!

The youth clubs are run by our youth support team, making sure that the space is safe and well-organised. Your well-being is our top priority.

If you're over 18 and are interested in joining our youth club, then please still register your interest and one of the team will be in-touch to discuss options with you

Professionals can download our shareable flyers

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Virtual Youth Groups for ages 8-12

Calling 8-12 year olds! Play games, talk about your hobbies and make new friends!

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Virtual Youth Groups for ages 13-18

Meet other teenagers with epilepsy and connect over your interests and experiences! Take a break and build a network of likeminded people.

Why should I join?

Make connections

Our online youth club is not just about hanging out—it's about building you up! We're here to help you boost your self-esteem and confidence, creating a space where you can grow, learn, and shine and not feel alone.

Make new friends

We get it — making friends can be tough. But here, you're not alone. Young Epilepsy’s Youth Clubs can be a place where you connect with others who understand epilepsy.

Skills for life

Life is an adventure, and we want you to be ready for it! Our club is packed with opportunities to develop new skills and your potential - discover all that you're capable of!

Boost wellbeing

Just like physical health, your emotional well-being is crucial. Our activities aren't just fun; they're designed to boost your mental resilience. Because a healthy mind is a powerful mind, ready to take on anything life throws your way.

We meet other people with epilepsy in our age group. We talk about our experiences... sometimes we have things in common so I feel like I'm not alone.

Lacey

Read the rules on our Virtual Youth Club here: Keeping Young Epilepsy safe for all

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What's going on?

Discover upcoming virtual youth groups and other events hosted by Young Epilepsy.

Check them out here

Virtual Youth Club is my favourite after school activity. I meet other children like me with epilepsy.

Charlie

Mental Wellbeing Survey | November 2021

We asked for young people’s experiences of epilepsy and mental wellbeing

77

% of young people with epilepsy said their mental wellbeing has affected time with their friends

Others included Physical health, Employment, Learning and Time with family.
52

% of young people do not find it easy to talk about how living with epilepsy makes them feel

Others said this depended on factors such as who they were talking to and how they were feeling, or that confidence had come over time.
99

% of young people said living with epilepsy has had an impact on their mental wellbeing

This impact was described as anxiety/worry, depression, life-changing, impact on self-worth/identity, isolation, overwhelming, lack of control, fear, stress and feelings of suicide.

Do you want to hang-out with people who get-it?

You've told us how important it is to meet other young people who know what it is like to live with epilepsy.

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Youth Voice Network

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Sign up to our Virtual Youth Clubs today!

Did you know?

A survey conducted by the esteemed charity 'Young Minds' revealed that over 45% of children reported feeling lonely "often" or "some of the time" due to their condition or additional needs.

At Young Epilepsy, we understand that emotional well-being is just as crucial as physical health, especially for young individuals facing the challenges of epilepsy. Good mental health helps you develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at you and allows us to grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.

Get in touch

Do you have a question about our work? Please click on the link to find out the best person to email or call.

Do you want to hang-out with people who get-it?

Young Epilepsy’s Virtual Youth Clubs are for you!

Virtual Youth Groups for ages 8-12

Virtual Youth Groups for ages 13-18

Why should I join?

Make connections

Make new friends

Skills for life

Boost wellbeing

Read the rules on our Virtual Youth Club here: Keeping Young Epilepsy safe for all

What's going on?

% of young people with epilepsy said their mental wellbeing has affected time with their friends

% of young people do not find it easy to talk about how living with epilepsy makes them feel

% of young people said living with epilepsy has had an impact on their mental wellbeing

Do you want to hang-out with people who get-it?

Sign up to our Virtual Youth Clubs today!

Did you know?

A survey conducted by the esteemed charity 'Young Minds' revealed that over 45% of children reported feeling lonely "often" or "some of the time" due to their condition or additional needs.

Get in touch