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Hear Her

Hear Her Voice

The first ever Hear Her Voice event exploring the impact of epilepsy on women and girls by Young Epilepsy.

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Understand My Epilepsy Campaign

Over 16,000 people signed our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy petition to make sure children with epilepsy are safe and included at school.

Nearly every hour a child or young person is diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK

23 Faces

Nearly every hour a child or young person is diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK. That's 23 every single day.

Zac surprised at Manchester United grounds

Zac's One Big Thank You

Fundraising superstar, Zac, is surprised by BBC's The One Show with an extra special One Big Thank You.

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Partners for Digital Health Innovation

Tiny Medical Apps and Young Epilepsy have partnered to revolutionise epilepsy care with innovative digital solutions. As part of the SBRI Healthcare Epilepsy Phase 2 project, this collaboration aims to empower young people with epilepsy, improve self-management, and enhance their quality of life. Supported by the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) and the Health Innovation Network, this initiative marks a significant step towards implementing digital health innovations within the NHS.

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Young Epilepsy Joins the AMRC

Young Epilepsy has joined the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) as an Introductory Member, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to driving research and placing it at the heart of our organisation.

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Setting Purple Sectors

Join us in celebrating the success of Setting Purple Sectors, a unique event hosted by Chris McCarthy, raising over £12,000 for Young Epilepsy.

Young Epilepsy Chair of Trustees Markus Ruetimann

Welcome to our New Chair of Trustees

Young Epilepsy welcomes Markus Hardy Ruetimann as the new Chair of Trustees, bringing extensive experience to support children and young people with epilepsy.