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Jay Bothroyd Joins Young Epilepsy as Ambassador
We are thrilled to announce that former professional footballer, Jay Bothroyd, has joined us as an official Young Epilepsy ambassador.
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.
Epilepsy Research UK & Young Epilepsy - Joint Fellowship
The unique research collaboration aims to improve epilepsy treatment for young people by addressing the causes, prevention and clinical management of childhood epilepsies.
Lisa & Jon's Story: Our Son has epilepsy
Real Life Stories: Living as parents of a child with epilepsy. Lisa and John discuss their experience of being the parents of a child with epilepsy. Their son, Owen, now 21, was diagnosed at the age of 6. Read their story here.
Autism Education Trust (AET) Training
St Piers School and College are proud to be working with AET to deliver the AET post 16 programme in West Sussex and Kent.
Emmerdale: Liv's experience of epilepsy
Young Epilepsy have recently been working alongside Emmerdale on Liv's epilepsy storyline, to raise awareness of how epilepsy affects young people.
The #FacingEpilepsy campaign
The #FacingEpilepsy campaign
Young Epilepsy welcomes decision on CBD treatment
Young Epilepsy welcomes decision on CBD treatment for children with epilepsy
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's Story
At first a diagnosis of epilepsy can be scary and upsetting, especially for young people.
Ofsted: Medical conditions are a safeguarding issue
New Ofsted guidance highlights medical conditions as a safeguarding issue