Epilepsy is the biggest health secret in the world. 1% of the British population suffers from epilepsy and 4% will develop it in their lifetime. That is a huge number of people, and means that if you know 16 people, 1 person probably has epilepsy – whether they told you or not.
Did you know there are 5.4 million people in the UK who provide care for a friend or family member? I bet you didn’t know that this group of people are twice as likely to suffer from poor health as the rest of the population. Caregiving is hard, and it’s time caregivers got the recognition they deserve.
What is Rett syndrome and what are the symptoms? We reveal the difficulties children with Rett syndrome face and the treatments available.
Down’s syndrome is a much misunderstood condition. Learn more about how children with Down’s live full, healthy and happy lives.
The 5th of October was World Cerebral Palsy Day, and it is a great opportunity to spread some awareness and reveal some of the resources available to parents with children who have the condition.
Hydrocephalus is a condition that impacts upon the brain. The fluid that surrounds the brain and spine, called cerebrospinal fluid, needs to flow away from the brain. In healthy babies this happens naturally, as a valve transports the fluid into the bloodstream.
