Many young people with narcolepsy need to take doses of medication while at school. Particularly for younger children, who have not reached an age at which they are ready to take care of and be responsible for their own medication, it is vital that the school has an appropriate policy and adequate procedures in place […]
Having narcolepsy impacts on every aspect of a child’s life, and the lives of parents and other close family members. What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness and, often, an array of additional symptons, including (but not limited to) cataplexy, sleep paralysis, halluncinations, sleep fragmentation, vivid dreams, poor […]
Although narcolepsy can have a major indirect impact on concentration, attention span and short term memory, it does not affect cognition or intelligence directly. However, without measures being taken to mitigate its effects, a diagnosis of narcolepsy may have a significant impact on a student’s ability to learn. Making allowances It is important to keep […]
Although narcolepsy can have a major indirect impact on concentration, attention span and short term memory, it does not affect cognition or intelligence directly. Provided that appropriate allowances are made for their sleep disorder, many people with narcolepsy are able to work, though there are obviously certain occupations that are not open to them. Making […]
Having narcolepsy may expose you to hazards that do not apply to other people. With that in mind, protect yourself by taking the following simple measures:
If you suffer from narcolepsy, going on holiday may present difficulties that simply do not occur for other people. Having narcolepsy certainly shouldn’t prevent you travelling and enjoying a holiday. For a one- or two-week break in the UK or elsewhere in the EU, you should have no major problems. Obviously, going further afield and/or […]
Narcolepsy UK’s activities are, as our name suggests, focused on helping people affected by narcolepsy in the United Kingdom. Similar organisations exist in other parts of the world, and you may find their websites helpful. Here are links to a few of these organisations: AUSTRALIA Narcolepsy Australia Narcolepsy and Overwhelming Daytime Sleep Society of Australia […]
Any parent/carer of a child with narcolepsy will at one time or another face the emotional impact of narcolepsy. Frustration, anger and irritation can be difficult to deal with. Narcolepsy UK’s Deputy Chair, Ed Coates – whose daughter was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 11 – has spoken several times at recent conferences […]
This resource page has a number of poster designs that can be downloaded and printed for display. Please note the posters are free to distribute but remain the intellectual property of Narcolepsy UK and cannot be amended or altered without permission. You may also be interested in our Infographics. Attached files: Don’t Make Me Laugh Are […]
PDF copies of our basic information leaflets can be downloaded here: Understanding Narcolepsy What narcolepsy will (and will not) do Welsh language versions are also available: Understanding Narcolepsy – Cymraeg What narcolepsy will (and will not) do – Cymraeg
