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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.
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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.
Olympic Sprinter, Beth Dobbin, speaks to Young Epilepsy about the mental health impact of living with epilepsy.
Meet inspiring Young Reps who raise epilepsy awareness, support peers, and share their experiences as part of the #EpilepsyTogether community.
Explore the #EpilepsyTogether initiative, empowering young people with epilepsy through support, community, and shared experiences
Sprinter Beth Dobbin shares her journey with epilepsy and its impact on her mental health, highlighting resilience and mental well-being.
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.
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.
Read Rachael's inspiring journey of planning her future while managing epilepsy, with insights and advice for young people facing similar challenges.
Read a personal account on dealing with feelings of isolation while managing epilepsy, and explore tips for improving mental health and wellbeing.
Epilepsy Alarms UK chooses to support Young Epilepsy in 2022 Our Corporate supporters are incredibly important to us, and we want to say thank you to Epilepsy Alarms UK for choosing to support us in 2022.
You are amazing! Here are some of the things that happened on Purple Day 2022... Purple Day, the International Day of Epilepsy awareness was on Saturday 26th March 2022 this year and thanks to everyone's support, it was a huge success! People from all ages got involved to raise awareness about epilepsy, bust the myths about seizures, and raise vital funds.
