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Paediatric Epilepsy Research and Impact Report 2025
Young Epilepsy leads world-class childhood epilepsy research, delivering early diagnosis, precision treatments and better support for children and families.
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Young Epilepsy leads world-class childhood epilepsy research, delivering early diagnosis, precision treatments and better support for children and families.
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The 2024 Research and Impact Report highlights the significant achievements and milestones of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Charitable Trust. This year has been marked by substantial progress in paediatric epilepsy research, with numerous active projects, new studies, and impactful publications.
This page outlines the new, ongoing, and completed projects during July 2022 to June 2023.
Children with epilepsy are at a greater risk of learning and behavioural difficulties than children without epilepsy. Despite this, there is a lack of research exploring the views and experiences of young people with epilepsy, their parents and school staff with regards to educational supports that could aid learning in children with the condition.
Accelerometer and Survey Assessed Physical Activity in Children With Epilepsy: A Case-Controlled Study - Paper published March 2024
Explore the latest findings and breakthroughs in epilepsy research. Our 2023 report highlights advancements and insights for a brighter future.
The aim of this project was to hear about the experiences of managing epilepsy care from children, young people, and families from groups which may be more likely to face marginalisation. Our focus was particularly on children and young people with epilepsy from Black and minority ethnic communities, those living in deprived areas, and those with a co-occurring neuro diverse condition and/or a learning disability.
Explore the latest insights and discoveries in epilepsy research with our comprehensive Young Epilepsy Research Projects 2022 report. Discover how pioneering studies are shaping the future of epilepsy treatment and improving the lives of young individuals affected by this condition.
This survey looked to measure current levels of awareness around the risks of valproate, as well as the levels of awareness around the other epilepsy medicines.
Epilepsy support at school survey 2023, summary of findings.