Charity Background
Young epilepsy was first established in 1897 by a religious charity. In 1904, a school was built exclusively for children with epilepsy, where the staff would use the local farm, garden and wildlife to educate the children. Children with epilepsy and other neurological conditions were admitted to a school and then in 1989 the name changed to St Piers. In 2001, St Piers Further Education College building was opened and were known as The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. The charity has developed by adding a new range of services since 2008 including a new helpline, health information resources, training courses for professionals in health, social care and education and the promotion of good practise in schools.
Who it helps
Young epilepsy is a national charity who work with 112,000 children and young people aged 25 and under who have epilepsy and associated conditions. They exist to improve the lives of children and young people who have this condition to enable that they have the best quality of life. The services provide world class diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with epilepsy. The young epilepsy charity blend of specialist services including a school, college and residential services providing the children and young people with education and healthcare. This is for people with epilepsy, autism and other neurological conditions.