Sally Brighton

Director of Fundraising and Communications at Young Epilepsy but my Tweets are my own views entirely!

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

For young people like Kirsten, fear of when and where their next seizure may happen can have a significant impact on their daily lives and mental wellbeing.

Make a donation and help us ensure that young people with epilepsy receive the support they need: https://t.co/QG4ilcB9DU

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Young Epilepsy trustee, Professor Helen Cross OBE, has been ranked one of the world’s most influential scientists on Clarivate’s annual ‘Highly Cited Researchers List’ 2021.

A huge congratulations to Professor Helen Cross for all her incredible work!

#EpilepsyResearch

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

A12 turnoff at A1124 Stanway is a nightmare! New signals totally useless and making co festoon worse. 15 minutes abs still@not off slip toad! #tollgate #colchesterHighways @colchester @essexhighways

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

63% of children with epilepsy reported that they have been bullied at school, according to findings from the What I Need in School (WINS) study.

This highlights the need to increase understanding of the impact of epilepsy on school life.

Find out more: https://t.co/iuePR42brM

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Today is #OddSocksDay which marks the start of #AntiBullyingWeek and we are supporting @ABAonline in wearing our odd socks.

Share a picture of your mismatched socks and join us in taking a stand against bullying!

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

About to see @astro_timpeake at Brighton’s Done! Countdown started, engines on!

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Can’t wait!

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Join us for our cinema screening of The Chronicles of Narnia on Saturday 27th November.

In association with the Lingfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is raising vital funds to support children and young people living with epilepsy.

Find out more: https://t.co/K9sOnwcZod

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

@martletshospice Well@done!

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

Do it every year. Clean the house top to toe and then cover it in Halloween cobwebs. Weird.

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

We have been working closely with children and young people with epilepsy to develop the Young Epilepsy brand.

If you are a child or young person with epilepsy and you would like to participate in our brand research, please contact us: [email protected]

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Why is the OPM-MEG so exciting?

Hear more about what the people directly involved in developing the OPM-MEG find most exciting about this new technology.

#EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyResearch #OPMMEG

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Two of our Young Reps, Daisy and Renell, recently met with chef Derek from Nutricia, to learn different keto recipes for the diet.

Watch the full video on The Channel!

#TheChannel 💜

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

@youngepilepsy A great turn out! Everyone had such a good time . Well done team YE!

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

Set in beautiful grounds and all for a great cause, please do share this and come along to support us!

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Our StarRun event is happening this Sunday, 17th October!

It’s not too late too sign up and get involved in our 5km, 10km or 0.5k fun run or walk!

Head down to our campus this Sunday and shine like a STAR! ⭐

Sign up: https://t.co/5DHJDShVQE

#StarRun4YE 💜

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

Fab cheering team for @youngepilepsy today at the #RoyalParksHalf

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

@martletshospice Sad news for Martlets but I wish Imelda the very best of luck in her future venture. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

So proud of all the runners today and a big shout out to Olivia our Young Rep running on a golden ticket today! Go girl!!

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

It is Marathon Day, and we want to wish all our amazing runners a huge good luck for this challenge, we are so grateful for your incredible support, and we will be there cheering you on all the way to the finish line! 🏃‍♂️

We can’t wait to see you all today!

#LondonMarathon 💜

[Wolfson Foundation @wolfsonfdn]

A step forward for neuroscience research today as @youngepilepsy unveil the first brain scanning system designed for children. Exciting to see cutting-edge neuroimaging technology in a child-friendly environment to improve diagnosis

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Some children and young people have found the equipment used to diagnose epilepsy scary and intimidating.

How was your/your child's diagnostic experience?

[Sally Brighton @SallyBrighton1]

Such a lovely setting for an autumn run!

[Young Epilepsy @youngepilepsy]

Have you signed up for our StarRun yet? ⭐

We are hosting our annual StarRun event on our campus in Lingfield on Sunday 17th October, with distances to suit everyone!

Sign up today and help support young people living with epilepsy: https://t.co/5DHJDShVQE

#StarRun4YE 💜