Motions and debates

Debating epilepsy needs in parliament

There have been a number of epilepsy debates in recent years including improving epilepsy services to tackle misdiagnosis, a call for national epilepsy healthcare standards, and a call to increase the number of epilepsy specialist nurses. Often, following a debate, new policies are developed that better serve the needs of people with epilepsy.

Westminster Ten Minute Epilepsy Rule Bill

MPs can support the third reading on Friday 27 April of a Bill proposed by MP Valerie Vaz to help meet the needs of children and adults with epilepsy.  You can send or email your MP this letter asking for their support. You can also send or email this letter to the Prime Minister.  You can look at the JEC website for information or check out the draft Bill.

Most recent motions and debates in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Parliament debates epilepsy awareness training

On 2 March 2011, Members of the Scottish Parliament debated epilepsy awareness training for student teachers. Epilepsy Scotland was pleased that epilepsy was brought to the attention of the parliament during this lunchtime debate. You can read the minutes here

Politicians go Purple

The following motion was lodged by Richard Simpson MSP in the Parliament on 16 March 2011:

That the Parliament welcomes Purple Day on Saturday 26 March 2011, which aims to raise awareness of epilepsy; notes that over 40,000 Scots have epilepsy; commends the promotion of public awareness of epilepsy by schools and public, voluntary and corporate sector organisations, and hopes that MSPs, parliamentary staff and prospective parliamentary candidates will highlight this neurological condition by wearing something purple on that day in order to support the national charity, Epilepsy Scotland, and all the individuals, families and carers whom they represent.

Go to the Scottish Parliament website to check who has signed the motion.