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We found worrying disparities across the UK in school policies and support for young people living with epilepsy after over 1,000 families from across the country responded anonymously to our survey about the support they received at school during the 2021/22 academic year.
The medicines regulator (MHRA) has announced further changes to prescribing the epilepsy medication valproate which are due to be introduced over the coming months.
Young Epilepsy is one of several epilepsy charities that has been targeted on Twitter by individuals posting flashing images in an attempt to induce seizures. Epilepsy Society have led the ‘Zach’s Law’ campaign for greater protection online for people with epilepsy. The campaign was named after one of their young supporters who was targeted on social media.
If you are a woman or girl with epilepsy - or their parent - we would like to hear from you.
NHS to offer new laser surgery for focal epilepsy NHS England has announced it will offer a new type of laser treatment for children and adults with uncontrolled focal seizures.
As a member of the UK Epilepsy Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), Young Epilepsy is delighted to announce the Top Ten priorities for epilepsy research.
Epilepsy is not a mental health condition, yet children and young people with epilepsy are four times more likely to develop mental health problems than their peers. Despite this increased risk, less than one in five children’s epilepsy clinics currently provide mental health screening and support.
Charity Golf Day in support of Young Epilepsy
Young Epilepsy receives £375k National Lottery funding boost to expand its support services
The Cunnane family who are raising funds For Young Epilepsy and Julia’s House Children’s Hospice, have shared their story with BBC South Today and BBC Radio Solent.
