Keep up with the latest news from Young Epilepsy and stay informed about stories, campaigns, and changes that could impact you and your family.
The UK is experiencing shortages in certain medications, many of which are prescribed for epilepsy. If you are worried about your supply of anti-seizure medications or are having difficulty getting hold of certain prescribed medications speak to your epilepsy team for more advice. Do not stop taking your medication or reduce dosage. Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your meds.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently updated their advice for all males taking valproate. Learn more about the new guidance.
Young Epilepsy has welcomed a new quality standard for epilepsy care that say children and young people should be asked about their mental wellbeing and learning at their epilepsy appointments.
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.
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.
BBC's The One Show filmed three young people sharing their stories as part of the #UnderstandMyEpilepsy campaign.
Rosemarie Pardington, Deputy CEO at Young Epilepsy will take over as CEO at 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.
NHS England has launched a new ‘bundle of care’ for children’s epilepsy services setting out standards that all young people should expect.
This month sees us launching our new Understand My Epilepsy campaign. We are standing shoulder to shoulder with young people living with epilepsy across the UK and tackling the issue of inclusion.
