Campaigns
Joint Action
Concessionary bus pass
Epilepsy Scotland and Transport Scotland have worked together to make the process of applying for a concessionary bus pass easier. People with epilepsy who would like to apply for the pass no longer need to apply via the DVLA if they have a hospital consultant. The process is still not perfect as we’re hoping that GPs and epilepsy specialist nurses will be able to sign the necessary form instead of a hospital consultant. However, it is a step in the right direction and we will continue to work with Transport Scotland to improve the process further. Get more information on the Free Bus Pass
Epilepsy in Later Life
It became clear during a conference organised by Epilepsy Scotland in May 2005 that non-epilepsy specialists needed guidance on the referral, management and treatment of people in later life with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland is currently working closely with a group of neurologists, geriatricians, GPs and people with epilepsy. The aim of this partnership is to produce a set of guidelines for this group of professionals which will improve the service they provide to those in later life. These will be available later this year.
SIGN Guidelines
Epilepsy Scotland worked closely with the NHS, Scottish Government and other organisations to construct the SIGN Guidelines which have set out best practice recommendations for medical professionals. Diagnosis and management of epilepsies in children and young people was published in March 2005 and assists greatly in the consistency of service provided for people with epilepsy.