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Children and young people with epilepsy

Information and education for you, your family and friends.

Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person with epilepsy?

Here are links to information, advice and support. There are also links to parent groups you can join to share your experiences.

Are you a child or young person with epilepsy?

Young Epilepsy are based in Surrey and have information, advice, support services and forums you can join to help your epilepsy management and health and wellbeing.

Help and support

Young Epilepsy have groups, both on-line and in person, to help you connect with other children and young people with epilepsy.

There are apps to help you manage your epilepsy and access information:

  • Young Epilepsy App - information for young people and their parents with a symptom log and diary to help keep track of seizures.
  • ELFy - reminders/alerts to take your medication at the specified time, guidance on managing epilepsy and when to contact health services.
  • EpSMon: Epilepsy Self-Monitoring - the app aims to help you assess and monitor your health. Complete a short questionnaire every three months to receive a report to take to your next appointment with your neurologist or epilepsy specialist nurse.
  • Health and Care Oxfordshire - helps to decide what service to contact for medical assistance. The app can suggest services or pharmacies that are closest to you.
  • My Seizure Diary - designed by the Epilepsy Foundation, the app allows you to record your seizures, seizure triggers and medication side effects.

For additional information and assistance contact your local NHS Paediatric Epilepsy Service: