NCYPE Changes Name
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On 1 November 2011 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) launched its new name, Young Epilepsy.
The new name reflects the charity's change into a national charity that supports the 112,000 children and young people under 25 with epilepsy in the UK. Young Epilepsy knows there is a huge demand for information and support for parents and professionals and a need to improve access to, and quality of, health and education services.
With over 100 years' experience Young Epilepsy provides a unique blend of specialist education and health services including a specialist school, college and residential services for children with severe/complex epilepsy and other neurological conditions. The organisation brings together medical, therapy and research expertise to diagnose and treat children and young people with epilepsy from across the UK.
Over the past three years the charity has developed a new range of services. This has led to the formation of a helpline, health information resources, training courses for professionals in health, social care and education and the promotion of good practice in schools. In addition the charity is now forming a network of parent support groups in the south east which they plan to roll out nationally. The groups will enable parents of children and young people with epilepsy to provide support for each other but also to advocate for improved services in their areas.
The JEC wishes Young Epilepsy every success with their new name.
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On 1 November 2011 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) launched its new name, Young Epilepsy.
The new name reflects the charity's change into a national charity that supports the 112,000 children and young people under 25 with epilepsy in the UK. Young Epilepsy knows there is a huge demand for information and support for parents and professionals and a need to improve access to, and quality of, health and education services.
With over 100 years' experience Young Epilepsy provides a unique blend of specialist education and health services including a specialist school, college and residential services for children with severe/complex epilepsy and other neurological conditions. The organisation brings together medical, therapy and research expertise to diagnose and treat children and young people with epilepsy from across the UK.
Over the past three years the charity has developed a new range of services. This has led to the formation of a helpline, health information resources, training courses for professionals in health, social care and education and the promotion of good practice in schools. In addition the charity is now forming a network of parent support groups in the south east which they plan to roll out nationally. The groups will enable parents of children and young people with epilepsy to provide support for each other but also to advocate for improved services in their areas.
The JEC wishes Young Epilepsy every success with their new name.
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