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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.
NEW campaign launch
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.
Young Epilepsy achieves Hear by Right flagship status
We are delighted to have been awarded the prestigious accolade of flagship status by the National Youth Agency (NYA) Hear by Right accreditation scheme. The award comes after our consistent commitment to put young people at the forefront of everything we do.
Young Epilepsy Attends Youth Summit of the International Epilepsy Congress 2023
6 Members of Young Epilepsy's Youth Voice Network attended the very first Youth Summit of the International Epilepsy Congress, hosted by the International Bureau of Epilepsy.
Young Epilepsy Attends CarFest 2023!
Read about our first ever CarFest, the UK's largest family fundraising festival in support of children's charities.
Gene-STEPS: Genome Study improves lives and treatment for children with epilepsy
Gene-STEPS: Global genomic collaboration improves lives and treatment for children with epilepsy
What is 'Transition' and what can I expect?
What happens when you transition from paediatric to adult epilepsy care?
Transition: Questions to ask your epilepsy team
When it comes to transitioning from paediatric care to adult care, what do you need to know, and what should you ask?
Epilepsy12 report on children’s epilepsy care
The latest figures from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) show that epilepsy care for children is improving, but access to services still varies greatly.
My son's teacher accused him of daydreaming
A mum is raising awareness of the early signs of epilepsy after her five-year-old son Ruben was accused of 'daydreaming' in class - he now has around 15 absence seizures a day.
Katelinn and Lorna: Their journey through Katelinn’s diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of epilepsy can be frightening and leave young people and their families feeling overwhelmed and isolated. By connecting with other families at our in-person meet-ups, Katelinn and Lorna were able to find mutual support and a safe space to share the challenges they face.