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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.
I am Bea
Meet Bea, one of the heroes of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy Campaign. Bea is 15 and experiences focal seizures. For Bea this has meant that her teachers and students at school don't understand her epilepsy and the challenges that she faces.
Young Epilepsy Calls for Greater Understanding and Awareness of Epilepsy
Ahead of tonight’s BBC Panorama programme investigating UCKG, Young Epilepsy is calling for a greater understanding and awareness of epilepsy across society, including faith communities.
New valproate measures to begin in January 2024
The medicines regulator has asked healthcare organisations to plan for new measures related to the anti-seizure medication valproate. These changes will start to be rolled out from January 2024.
We're on The One Show
BBC's The One Show filmed three young people sharing their stories as part of the #UnderstandMyEpilepsy campaign.
New Chief Executive for Epilepsy Research Institute UK
Rosemarie Pardington, Deputy CEO at Young Epilepsy will take over as CEO at Epilepsy Research Institute UK
Official launch: Epilepsy Research Institute UK
To mark the official launch of the Epilepsy Research Institute UK (ERI UK) Young Epilepsy CEO, Mark Devlin and Head of Health, Research and Compliance, Rosemarie Pardington, attended a reception at the famous address with George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research and Innovation.
Spread joy with Young Epilepsy's festive Christmas cards!
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by sending heartfelt Christmas cards? This year, make your greetings extra special by supporting a cause that truly makes a difference. Young Epilepsy Charity invites you to explore our delightful collection of Christmas cards, where every purchase contributes to a brighter future for children and young people living with epilepsy.
#OnTopofEpilepsy campaign
The Youth Voice Network have played an integral part in the #OnTopofEpilepsy campaign - see how we have achieved success!
Major step forward for children's epilepsy care in England
NHS England has launched a new ‘bundle of care’ for children’s epilepsy services setting out standards that all young people should expect.
I am Ruben
Meet Ruben, one of the heroes of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy Campaign. Ruben is 11 and experiences Absence Seizures. For Ruben this has meant that he is now home schooled as his teachers didn't understand his epilepsy and the challenges that he faced.