Neurodisability

A neurodisability paediatrician supports children and young people with disabilities resulting from congenital (since birth) or acquired long-term conditions - find out more about this sub-specialty.

News

Report on epilepsy in communities that experience marginalisation launched today

1 November 2023
The engagement project, by the Association for Young People's Health, shares understanding of experiences from young people with epilepsy who are based in communities that experience marginalisation. This news article shares background information on the scoping and set up of the engagement project ...
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Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare (Wales) - consultation response

In September 2023 we responded to the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s inquiry into ‘Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare. In this inquiry, the Committee looked to understand how children and young people who are neurodivergent, have phys...
Area of medicine
Neurodisability
Learning disability or learning difficulty
Public health
Wellbeing for children and young people
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Epilepsy12 - national organisational audit and clinical audit - 2021

Epilepsy is the commonest significant neurological disorder affecting children and young people. Published in July 2021, these latest results from Epilepsy12 provide insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of paediatric epilepsy services i...
Area of medicine
General paediatrics
Neurodisability
Neurology
Epilepsy
Data
Life stage
Adolescent health
Infant
Transition to adult
Participation
Children and young people's voice
Public health
Wellbeing for children and young people
Quality improvement