Blogs and Stories

Young boy who experiences up to 20 seizures a day is the face of Purple Day 2024 for Young Epilepsy

Bodhi's Triumph: A year of progress, resilience, and hope

30th January 2024

From the heartache of 20 seizures a day to the triumph of taking those first steps. Bodhi's journey is a reminder that with support, anything is possible..

I am Bea

21st December 2023

Meet Bea, one of the heroes of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy Campaign. Bea is 15 and experiences focal seizures. For Bea this has meant that her teachers and students at school don't understand her epilepsy and the challenges that she faces.

I am Ruben

5th October 2023

Meet Ruben, one of the heroes of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy Campaign. Ruben is 11 and experiences Absence Seizures. For Ruben this has meant that he is now home schooled as his teachers didn't understand his epilepsy and the challenges that he faced.

Getting to know Annie: Living with epilepsy

16th February 2023

Learn about Annie's experiences with epilepsy, sharing insights into her daily life, challenges, and personal growth.

Charlotte's reality of Results Day

17th October 2022

My seizures were starting when I was sitting my exams. A level results day came & I felt so disheartened opening up the letter.

Beth Dobbin: How epilepsy has impacted my mental health

5th May 2022

Sprinter Beth Dobbin shares her journey with epilepsy and its impact on her mental health, highlighting resilience and mental well-being.

I am me, not my Autism

28th March 2022

Livvy was diagnosed with Autism just after her 18th birthday. In her blog she discusses how she always 'felt different' and calls for greater understanding towards autism.