Paediatric Epilepsy
Young People's Information
Young People
Some useful website links are shown below.
- Young Epilepsy (click for details) is a UK charity working exclusively on behalf of children and young people with epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Action (click for details) provides information about coping with epilepsy and seizures. There is a section specifically for young people.
- For advice on driving with a diagnosis of epilepsy see the Government website.
- Young people often have questions on whether they can drink alcohol. This website link gives some good advice.
RUH leaflets
Lifestyle and safety leaflet for young people & young adults
Resources for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Education & Learning Resources
Transition to adult services
We aim to transition young people to adult services at aged 17.
Faye Price and Sarah Davis will invite you to a joint transition clinic to talk about preparing for adult life with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Parents/carers are very welcome to come along to this appointment.
We use the "Ready, Steady, Go" paperwork (click for details) to help guide our discussions if this is appropriate for you.