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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.
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.
Kelly shares her parenting journey
Kelly, a mother to two children with epilepsy, shares her heartfelt journey of navigating the complexities, fears, and triumphs that come with raising children with this condition.
Can I work with epilepsy?
Trying to choose a career path and search for a job can be daunting for everyone, but even more so if you have epilepsy. Find out about disclosing your epilepsy, your rights at work and discrimination.
How to minimise stress at work
Work can be stressful enough without adding an invisible disability into the mix. Here are our top three tips to help you decrease anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and cope with stress in the workplace.
Peerage for Jane Ramsey
Jane Ramsey, Young Epilepsy Chair of Trustees, is to have a peerage conferred by His Majesty The King.
Bodhi's Triumph: A Year of Progress, Resilience, and Hope
From the heartache of 20 seizures a day to the triumph of taking those first steps. Bodhi's journey is a reminder that with support, anything is possible..