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Seizure Dogs

Seizure dogs are support dogs that can help some people with epilepsy. But what is a seizure dog? How they can help? And who might qualify to be paired with one?

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Kelly shares her parenting journey

Kelly, a mother to two children with epilepsy, shares her heartfelt journey of navigating the complexities, fears, and triumphs that come with raising children with this condition.

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Can I work with epilepsy?

Trying to choose a career path and search for a job can be daunting for everyone, but even more so if you have epilepsy. Find out about disclosing your epilepsy, your rights at work and discrimination.

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How to minimise stress at work

Work can be stressful enough without adding an invisible disability into the mix. Here are our top three tips to help you decrease anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and cope with stress in the workplace.

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I am Bea

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.

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Spread joy with Young Epilepsy's festive Christmas cards!

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by sending heartfelt Christmas cards? This year, make your greetings extra special by supporting a cause that truly makes a difference. Young Epilepsy Charity invites you to explore our delightful collection of Christmas cards, where every purchase contributes to a brighter future for children and young people living with epilepsy.