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Leadership Transition as CEO Mark Devlin Steps Down
After nearly seven years of transformative leadership, Mark Devlin will step down as Chief Executive of Young Epilepsy in October 2025.
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Keep up with the latest news from Young Epilepsy and stay informed about stories, campaigns, and changes that could impact you and your family.
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23 Faces
Nearly every hour a child or young person is diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK. That's 23 every single day.
Young Epilepsy Joins the AMRC
Young Epilepsy has joined the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) as an Introductory Member, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to driving research and placing it at the heart of our organisation.
Setting Purple Sectors
Join us in celebrating the success of Setting Purple Sectors, a unique event hosted by Chris McCarthy, raising over £12,000 for Young Epilepsy.
Welcome to our New Chair of Trustees
Young Epilepsy welcomes Markus Hardy Ruetimann as the new Chair of Trustees, bringing extensive experience to support children and young people with epilepsy.
Your voice matters: Send your message to government
Speak up for children with epilepsy. Send a message to the government to ensure better support in schools for children with epilepsy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.