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Online Guide for Schools available

As preparations for National Epilepsy Week continue to build, Young Epilepsy have announced the launch of a brand new online guide for schools, which will help teachers to better support young people with epilepsy in their care.

Young Epilepsy, Autistica & Epilepsy Research UK - Award

People who have both autism and epilepsy face some of the starkest inequalities in the world. We know that worldwide approximately 8.4 million people have both conditions. On average, they have poor quality of life, poor health and die early. Research into the relationships and interactions of the these conditions is vital to early diagnosis, early intervention and ultimately, improving lives.

Hi-vis vests donated for Road Safety Week

A big thank you to Total Merchandise for donating 110 hi-vis vests for our students at St Piers that took part in Road Safety Week on November 18th - November 24th.

Renell, a young man in a green football shirt, poses for the #FacingEpilepsy campaign, titled 'Renell's Story'.

Renell's Story

At first a diagnosis of epilepsy can be scary and upsetting, especially for young people.