Epilepsy
Stories
Raising awareness and understanding of epilepsy across the UK.
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feel a lack of information and resources are barriers to accessing support or treatment
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of people with epilepsy experience stigma, ranging from subtle biases to significant misunderstanding.
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Nearly 2 in 3 people emphasise the urgent need for more community support and understanding to improve their quality of life
Real epilepsy stories, shared by real people
The Voice For Epilepsy is working with a wealth of high-profile people, who are keen to help us spread the word about the condition and raise awareness for those who are diagnosed and living with epilepsy across the UK.
My name is Cassidy Megan, & I am the founder of Purple Day. I founded Purple Day in 2008
Hi my name is Wendy and as a Epilepsy patient too my Neurologist told me that having a child will be difficult and almost impossible.
My name is Kate and in my late forties, I was born with a rare genetic disorder called Hypomelanosis Ito Syndrome.
Hello, my name is Johana, mom of Lia Isabella Mantilla and today I want to share our story with you.
What to say? How to describe you Anze? I had the privilege of being your mum for 10890 days.
Emilia Potts’ epilepsy story My life was changed when I turned 13 years old. I got diagnosed with JME, a type of epilepsy.
Hi. Claire & Jane here. We are 32 years old and we share an unbreakable bond since birth, not only are we identical twins but
