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Young Epilepsy supports calls for stronger safeguards on AI-generated health information, helping families access trusted, evidence-based advice.
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Children with complex epilepsy still missing out on specialist care
New Epilepsy12 findings show fewer than half of children with complex epilepsy access specialist care within a year, despite little progress over six years.
Cannabis-based medicines: what it means for you
Since November 2018, specialist doctors (consultants) have been able to prescribe cannabis-based medicines for children with complex childhood epilepsy. There is some evidence to show that cannabis-based medicines can reduce seizures in complex childhood epilepsy. However, with the exception of pharmaceutically prepared CBD the NHS does not routinely prescribe and fund these treatments.
Giggles and laughs for epilepsy awareness
While epilepsy is no laughing matter, one man is turning 'comedy on' for Young Epilepsy.
Charity Christmas Appeal Casts Spotlight on Absence Seizures
10,000 children with absence seizures need faster diagnosis, treatment and support.
Come and #CarveForYE this Hallowe'en
For this Hallowe'en, Young Epilepsy is urging you to be spookily creative for a good cause.
Researchers wave Young Epilepsy flag at Woburn Triathlon
Members of Young Epilepsy's research team swam, ran and cycled for the charity at one of the UK's largest growing triathlon events.
Dare yourself through a wingwalk, just like Ben
Going anywhere near a plane would leave many in a cold sweat. How about considering dangling on top of one?
Raising epilepsy awareness with Tia's Treasures
We have a new Karren Brady about as budding entrepreneur 13-year-old Tia has a 'charity business' raising lots for epilepsy awareness.
Businesses queue up to volunteer
Young Epilepsy has seen an influx of businesses wanting to take advantage of their internal staff engagement by volunteering for charities.
Epilepsy community unite for annual Purple Walk in Kent
The gorgeous Chiddingstone Castle in Kent set the scene for a magical, warm day - perfect for a walk fundraiser to create greater epilepsy awareness.
Research update: SEEN study reaches new phase
Amy Muggeridge, Research Manager at Young Epilepsy, provides an update on the SEEN (Sussex Early Epilepsy and Neurobiology) study, which was officially published back in March 2018.