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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.
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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.
Introducing My Epilepsy
Here at Young Epilepsy, we're always striving to enhance the lives of children and young people living with epilepsy. In 2022, we embarked on a national qualitative research project to gain deeper insights into how families manage epilepsy-related information. The findings were encouraging. Every family had their unique methods, but what they lacked was a centralised, secure platform to streamline their epilepsy health data.
Edith Bowman speaks to Cash’s Mum, Kelly
Mum of three, Kelly has more experience than most of supporting children with epilepsy as both her son Cash, 11, and daughter Darla, 9, have been diagnosed with focal epilepsy.
My Journey as a Triathlete with Epilepsy
My journey is not just about sports and triathlons; it’s also about managing my epilepsy.
The Power of research – Joint Research Reception
The Power of research – Joint Research Reception
What is an 'Individual Healthcare Plan' and what are the benefits?
An Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) is a detailed document created for school-age students with medical conditions, such as epilepsy.
Launch day: sign our petition!
Sign our petition today to ensure every child with epilepsy has an Individual Healthcare Plan in school.
Young Epilepsy and Jay Bothroyd's Premier Football Experience
Inspired by the story of Cash, who faced exclusion from a football camp due to his epilepsy, former premiership footballer, Jay Bothroyd, joined us for a day of football skills and coaching at a fun football session in the Easter holidays.
Daisie's Journey: Navigating the Challenges of Epilepsy
Follow Daisie's rare epilepsy journey & how her family copes. Learn about STXBP1 gene, challenges, and Purple Day's impact. Join us in supporting kids like Daisie!
Seizure Dogs
Seizure dogs are support dogs that can help some people with epilepsy. But what is a seizure dog? How they can help? And who might qualify to be paired with one?
Mental Health Intervention in Childhood Epilepsy (MICE)
Evidence for a new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy has been published in The Lancet.