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A parent shares a heartfelt and honest look at life after getting a tough diagnosis for a child. It talks about the initial shock and the journey to finding a new normal. It highlights the importance of building a supportive community, adjusting to new routines, and trusting medical professionals. Discover the emotional ups and downs of getting unsolicited advice and comparisons from others.
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Receiving a diagnosis of epilepsy can come as a shock, leaving families feeling frightened, lonely and overwhelmed. Children and young people need help and support understanding their new diagnosis and how it will impact their lives. Help provide the support children need when they need it most.
If you are a woman or girl with epilepsy - or their parent - we would like to hear from you.
NHS to offer new laser surgery for focal epilepsy NHS England has announced it will offer a new type of laser treatment for children and adults with uncontrolled focal seizures.
My seizures were starting when I was sitting my exams. A level results day came & I felt so disheartened opening up the letter.
As a member of the UK Epilepsy Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), Young Epilepsy is delighted to announce the Top Ten priorities for epilepsy research.
Epilepsy is not a mental health condition, yet children and young people with epilepsy are four times more likely to develop mental health problems than their peers. Despite this increased risk, less than one in five children’s epilepsy clinics currently provide mental health screening and support.
Charity Golf Day in support of Young Epilepsy
Young Epilepsy receives £375k National Lottery funding boost to expand its support services
The Cunnane family who are raising funds For Young Epilepsy and Julia’s House Children’s Hospice, have shared their story with BBC South Today and BBC Radio Solent.
Young Epilepsy launches school support survey Young Epilepsy has today (15 June 2022) launched a survey to find out how children and young people with epilepsy are being supported at school.
The impact of an epilepsy diagnosis goes beyond one person. Communities of friends, families and professionals make a huge difference.
