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Book Launch: Izzy and Joe’s Camping Adventure

Young Epilepsy and Epilepsy Action have teamed-up to launch a beautifully illustrated storybook designed specifically for children aged 4 to 8 who are living with epilepsy. This book is the result of a unique collaboration shaped by the voices and experiences of children and families affected by epilepsy.

Your priorities for epilepsy research

As a member of the UK Epilepsy Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), Young Epilepsy is delighted to announce the Top Ten priorities for epilepsy research.

Young people call for mental health support in epilepsy care

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.

The Cunnane Family share their story

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.

An educator speaks gently to a young student, who is holding his hair in frustration.

Young Epilepsy launches school support survey

Young Epilepsy launches school support survey Young Epilepsy has today (15 June 2022) launched a survey to find out how children and young people with epilepsy are being supported at school.