A TEENAGER whose four-year-old sister suffers from epilepsy has produced a booklet to educate school pupils and teachers about the condition.

Karis Charley, 17, was inspired to take action when she saw a pupil being taunted after having an epileptic fit.

She worked with young people’s charity Fixers on the booklet, which shows what to do if someone has a seizure and how to support those with the condition.

Karis, from Stockton, an A-Level student at Darlington’s Queen Elizabeth College, said: “Kids can be cruel and I was scared of the same thing happening to my sister Lydia – I would hate to think of her being made fun of.

“She has just started primary school. I was worried that teachers wouldn't know what to do if she had a seizure and she'd get hurt.

“I hope teachers will feel more confident about supporting children with epilepsy after reading it and pass on the information to their pupils.”

The charity Fixers works with young people aged 16-25 and helps them to have a voice in their community, providing resources so they can campaign on issues they feel strongly about.

For more information visit www.fixers.org.uk