News and blogs

The Youth Voice Network have played an integral part in the #OnTopofEpilepsy campaign - see how we have achieved success!

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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.

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6 Members of Young Epilepsy's Youth Voice Network attended the very first Youth Summit of the International Epilepsy Congress, hosted by the International Bureau of Epilepsy.

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Read about our first ever CarFest, the UK's largest family fundraising festival in support of children's charities.

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What happens when you transition from paediatric to adult epilepsy care?

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• Health & Research

When it comes to transitioning from paediatric care to adult care, what do you need to know, and what should you ask?

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

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Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenging and sometimes fearful time for those with epilepsy, or other medical conditions. Miriam gives her advice on taking part safely, IF you feel you want to.

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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.

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Find out how Faye found solace in swimming after her epilepsy diagnosis, and how she recommends exercise to anyone with epilepsy.

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