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Blogs and Stories
Stories
True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
I thought I was going to give up sport, but epilepsy didn’t win
Paralympic long jumper Molly shares her journey with epilepsy and cerebral palsy, from losing her licence to finding confidence, control and hope again.
Helping my class understand epilepsy
Freya, aged nine, shares how creating a class presentation about epilepsy helped her feel confident, supported at school, and brave enough to speak up.
School Trips and Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
Epilepsy should not stop you going on school trips. Read how planning, support and small changes help you take part safely.
Roman’s Bravery: Thriving with Epilepsy at Seven
Meet Roman, diagnosed with epilepsy at seven. Discover how his family found hope, strength and joy in football as he thrives one year on with epilepsy.
Epilepsy is part of my story – but it doesn’t define me
Adam’s journey with epilepsy shows resilience and hope—overcoming setbacks through creativity, nature, and support networks to inspire new beginnings.
Protecting my dignity during seizures – What I want schools to know
Paige shares how dignity, understanding and quick, calm support during seizures helped her feel safe and included, and what every school needs to get right.
Owning Purple Day
Dian explains why Purple Day matters, sharing their experience of epilepsy at school and how speaking up builds awareness, kindness and confidence.
Understanding your learning style when you have epilepsy
Learn how epilepsy can affect learning and how understanding your learning style helps. Sally’s story shows how knowing strengths builds confidence at school.
Belonging at school when you have epilepsy
School should feel safe and inclusive. Discover how belonging helps young people with epilepsy thrive and what teachers and parents can do to support it.
Why I ran the Manchester Marathon for Young Epilepsy
Sam found strength through marathon training after her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis, raising £3,000 and hope with Young Epilepsy’s support.