When a major TV show shines a light on epilepsy, it can shift understanding in a way few other platforms can. The recent EastEnders storyline, showing Nugget experiencing both absence and tonic‑clonic seizures, has prompted thousands of viewers to pause, look closer and ask questions - and that’s incredibly powerful.
For many young people, this might be the first time they’ve seen something that reflects their own experiences or those of a friend. With over 100,000 children and young people in the UK living with epilepsy - and nearly every hour another young person diagnosed - growing public understanding is vital. Epilepsy is the most common long‑term neurological condition in children, yet it is still widely misunderstood.