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Jay Bothroyd Joins Young Epilepsy as Ambassador
We are thrilled to announce that former professional footballer, Jay Bothroyd, has joined us as an official Young Epilepsy ambassador.
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Young people deliver our petition to government
Today young people are delivering our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy petition to education ministers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The petition was signed by 16,163 people across the UK and is calling for children with epilepsy to be safe and included at school.
Blog Post: Jasmine moves to University
Jasmine tells her story of moving away from home for the first time, whilst managing her epilepsy.
Young Epilepsy wins the Best Engagement Approach Award at the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards
Young Epilepsy has won the Best Engagement Approach Award at the industry-recognised 2024 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.
New advice for males on valproate
Updated guidance on valproate use for males, including advice on contraception, family planning, and associated risks. Learn more about managing valproate safely.
New Mental Health Intervention Trial
New mental health intervention is being trialled in Southwest England specifically designed to support children and young people living with epilepsy.
I am Jasmine
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.
New report shows uneven advances in children’s epilepsy care
The latest figures from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) show that some areas of epilepsy care for children are improving, but access to services still varies greatly.
New topiramate safety measures and pregnancy
Topiramate, also known by the brand name Topamax, is an anti-seizure medication. Doctors should no longer prescribe topiramate to treat epilepsy during pregnancy unless there is no suitable alternative treatment. Girls and women whose periods have started will need to take steps to avoid pregnancy if they take topiramate.
More than 16,000 of you joined us to make a stand
The overwhelming response to our recent petition calling for governments to ensure every child with epilepsy has a current Independent Healthcare Plan (IHP) in school has shown just how critical this issue is.