Buccal Midazolam

New guidelines for Buccal Midazolam

  The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) has launched new best practice training guidelines for the administration of Buccal Midazolam for epilepsy patients.
Travelling abroad

Travelling abroad living with epilepsy

  Stuart Macgee, Helpline & Information Officer at Epilepsy Scotland provides a few things people living with epilepsy should consider when travelling abroad.
Ayrshire Information Service

Introducing our new Ayrshire Information Service

  Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young explains the exciting launch of our new Ayrshire Information Service.
Children doing a science experiment

Mental health for children living with epilepsy

  Last week, we discussed the problem of mental health in children who have epilepsy. We noted the significantly higher rates of mental health...
Mental Health word cloud

The Scottish Budget – Mental Health

  In December 2018, the Scottish Budget was announced. This decided Scottish Government spending for 2019/2020. We noticed that in the budget mental health...
The Epilepsy Scotland team

Exciting times for Epilepsy Scotland

  Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young shares some of the exciting advances, achievements and developments within Epilepsy Scotland so far this year.
Ben Smith wearing an Epilepsy Scotland vest

Why I decided to fundraise for Epilepsy Scotland

  One of our fundraisers, Ben Smith explains why he started fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland.
Staying safe with epilepsy

Staying safe with epilepsy guide

  Uschi Stickroth, Helpline & Information Officer at Epilepsy Scotland explains how our revised Staying safe with epilepsy guide can help identify and minimise...
Kimberley Burns

Volunteer Focus: Kimberley Burns

  Kimberley Burns has been volunteering with Epilepsy Scotland for the past couple of months and has been involved in helping out with collections...
Neurological Action Plan

First Neurological Action Plan developed

  The Scottish Government have developed the first Neurological Action Plan. This is a significant step forward in improving how people with neurological conditions...