Me & My Shadow
The Me & My Shadow scheme gives women with epilepsy the opportunity to "shadow" for a day leading figures from media, politics, charities, sport, health and business. Through the scheme we hope to build confidence and ambition in women with epilepsy and encourage them to think big.
Please note that the scheme is now closed for 2024. Follow us on social media to hear about future schemes.
The current scheme is aimed at women between 18 and 35, but we do hope to expand to other ages and genders in the future.
And what a collection of shadows we have lined up! From globally renowned social media companies, to national broadcasters and from world-leading scientists to senior MPs, we have them all.
Below you can read a selection of personal stories from the young women who have taken part in the scheme.
Latest updates
International Women's Day 2023
Today is International Women's Day, a global celebration of women's rights and gender equality.
Me & My Shadow 2023
We're pleased to announce that our Me and My Shadow scheme is back by popular demand - and appropriately enough, we're launching it in National Epilepsy Week.
Me & My Shadow: "science is vital"
It's not every day that an 18-year-old gets to spend time with leading scientists and cutting edge researchers, but Monday 22nd May was one such day.
Me & My Shadow: a day with an MP
It was a very different type of dress-down Friday for 19-year-old Nicole Creasey last week, as she donned a neon jacket, goggles and hard hat to tour a National Grid site with Caroline Nokes MP.
Me & My Shadow: putting patients first
It was a "transformative" day for 26-year-old epilepsy advocate Lucy as she spent time shadowing the Patient Safety Commissioner in the heart of Westminster.
Me & My Shadow: politics up close
In the latest placement in our Me & My Shadow mentoring scheme, NHS worker Alex spent the day with leading MP Jess Phillips.
Me & My Shadow: tech revolution
As AI and the advancement of technology continues to make headlines, a young woman with epilepsy was invited to get a behind the scenes tour of X's central London HQ.
Me & My Shadow: breaking news
Two young women with epilepsy "stole the show" when reading the news during a recent Me & My Shadow placement at ITV.
Me & My Shadow: scientific discovery
Two budding scientists with epilepsy spent an "inspiring" and "enriching" day exploring laboratories as part of our Me & My Shadow scheme.