Treatment of people with learning disabilities during COVID-19

  Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the restrictions affecting university students and how people with learning disabilities have been living through this...
Leanne cycling

Living with epilepsy: How cycling has helped me

Leanne was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 18 years old. Here Leanne shares her story of living with epilepsy and how cycling has...
Simone

My story of living with epilepsy for over 30 years

Simone has been living with epilepsy for over 30 years. Here she shares her experiences, challenges faced, and how she has overcome them. I...

The importance of continued learning through the pandemic

  Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at the importance of person-centred learning and the role voluntary organisations play to provide holistic learning support....

Epilepsy and learning: The important role teachers play

  Our Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron looks at the important role teachers play in helping each child with epilepsy lead as fulfilling life...

Why I joined Epilepsy Scotland as a trustee

  Vice-chair of Epilepsy Scotland’s board of directors, Kirsty Lynch, explains why she joined Epilepsy Scotland as a trustee and the challenges faced during...

Book review: Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide

  Our Wellbeing Assistant, Jennifer Bell recently read a book called Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide by John M. Freeman M.D., Eileen...
Kris

My story of being recently diagnosed with epilepsy

Kris was diagnosed with epilepsy in January 2020. He shares how he felt about being diagnosed and his epilepsy journey so far.    How...

Covid, common sense and compassion

  Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at the new Covid-19 restrictions. Also, how people with a learning disability, who are living and being cared...

Sleep seizures explained

  Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee provides information on how to detect sleep seizures.