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We are very proud that the Chair of our Medical Board has been honoured with an OBE, for services to childhood epilepsy. Professor Cross is a leading light in the Ketogenic Therapies world. Thanks to the medical trial she led at Great Ormond Street Hospital (part funded by Matthew’s Friends), proving the efficacy of the [...]

1 in 104 people in the UK are affected with epilepsy in the UK. The majority of cases of epilepsy can be treated successfully with modern anti-epileptic drugs. However, approximately 30% of cases are classed as having drug-resistant epilepsy. Matthew’s Friends is a Surrey-based charity, working nationally and internationally, that has had huge success in [...]

CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful Professor Helen Cross (Chair of our Medical Board) who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Here she is giving a speech at our recent Matthew's Friends Rainbow Ball. We are so delighted for her and it is well deserved. Her clinical trial on the Ketogenic Diet [...]

“The Ketogenic Diet Service at the Great North Children’s Hospital is now into its 2nd year.  We are delighted with the service provision so far but we are continuously trying to improve knowledge and support for our families. One of the changes we thought would benefit families was a parent support group that would run 3-4 [...]

Eating plenty of cream and cheese helps to control Ella's epilepsy Ella Hansen, five, had been experiencing more than 1,000 seizures a day Consultant suggested she go on a 'ketogenic' diet rich in high-fat foods Diet means she eats plenty of cream, cheese, butter and oil every day Ella has now improved dramatically and has [...]