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Young Epilepsy is dedicated to standing up with and for children and young people with epilepsy. We’re here for them. It’s our job to listen and work with them so they can fulfil their potential.

If you would like to know more about epilepsy, treatments, causes or for general information about medication we're here to answer your questions.

We can also provide advice and support information.

Our Mission

We are the children and young people's epilepsy charity.

Our vision

We exist to create a society where children and young people with epilepsy are enabled to thrive and fulfil their potential. 

A society in which their voices are respected and their ambitions realised.

Our values

Young people are at the centre of everything we do

• Our work is driven by the experience and voices of young people.
• We support young people to be advocates for change. 

We work together to make a greater difference

• We believe a culture of partnership and collaboration is the best way to achieve positive lasting change for young people with epilepsy. 

We are courageous and ambitious for change 

• We promote and uphold the rights of children and young people with epilepsy.
• We campaign for their voices and best interests to be respected.
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For those in distress or requiring urgent support, Young Epilepsy has partnered with Shout to offer free, confidential, 24/7 text support to young people and families living with epilepsy. To start a conversation, text ‘PURPLE’ to 85258

Who is this aimed at?

This is aimed at children and young people under 25 with epilepsy in the UK.

Where

This is accessible online.

Cost

This is free to access.

How to get involved

Please visit the Young Epilepsy website where you will find information and advice including FAQs.

Contact details

For those in distress or requiring urgent support, Young Epilepsy has partnered with Shout to offer free, confidential, 24/7 text support to young people and families living with epilepsy. To start a conversation, text ‘PURPLE’ to 85258

For further information

Visit the Young Epilepsy website.

Visit the Young Epilepsy Facebook page.

Visit the Young Epilepsy Instagram account.

Visit the Young Epilepsy Twitter page.