Welcome
Nearly 40,000 Scots have epilepsy. Children and older people are most at risk of developing this common serious neurological condition but anyone can develop epilepsy at any time – and 8 people a day in Scotland do. We want to make sure the needs of people with epilepsy are met. This is why we campaign for improved healthcare, better information provision and an end to stigma.
What's new
Best practise certificate for epilepsy
Charities Merge
We are pleased to announce the merger of Enlighten - Tackling epilepsy with Epilepsy Scotland from 1 April 2008. Enlighten's Lothian-based operations are now part of our services that help nearly 40,000 people affected by this common neurological condition. Together we can deliver a wider range of direct services often to vulnerable families. Minister for Public Health, Shona Robison, will formally open Epilepsy Scotland's new Edinburgh office on Monday 19 May during National Epilepsy Week. More details are available from our Press Release
Parliamentary Debate
Hugh O'Donnell MSP has asked for an epilepsy debate in the Scottish Parliament. It will be held on 16 April and the subject is the need for more epilepsy and learning disability specialist nurses in Scotland. A transcript will be available shortly on our site. Parliamentary Motion
Epilepsy petition
There is a petition about sudden and unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) on the Downing Street Website. It asks the Government to do more research into SUDEP. If you would like more information on this petition or to sign it, please click here.? http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/-SUDEP/
Free bus pass for people with epilepsy
If you have epilepsy and have had a seizure within the last 12 months you are entitled to a free bus pass. To apply for the bus pass you need to request two forms from your local authority (or the Travel Card Unit if you live in Strathclyde). You complete and return them to the same place. You can also call our Helpline advisers who can send you both forms. Your consultant will need to sign one of the forms. Previously people with epilepsy either had to receive Disability Living Allowance, or get a letter from the Driving Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to get a free bus pass. Thanks to Epilepsy Scotland working with Transport Scotland, there is a new simpler form, which bypasses DVLA. For more information on the free bus pass scheme please call our Helpline on 0808 800 2200.