Programme for Government 2020-2021

  Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at the recently published Programme for Government 2020-2021 and some key aspects that Epilepsy Scotland...
Maggie

Living with epilepsy for nine years

Maggie was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just nine years old and has been living with epilepsy for nine years. Here she shares...

New paediatric Epilepsy and Complex Needs Lead in Dumfries and Galloway

  NHS Dumfries and Galloway have appointed Sarah Gemmell as the new Epilepsy and Complex Needs Lead, based within the Children’s Community Team.

Charity fundraising in a very different climate

  Our Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at fundraising during and beyond COVID-19.

Status epilepticus and emergency medication

  Our Training Manager, Nicola Milne looks at status epilepticus, when a seizure becomes a medical emergency and provides information on what is emergency...

Returning to work as a Community and Events Fundraiser

  We are delighted to welcome back our Community and Events Fundraiser, Kerry Reich from maternity leave and furlough. Kerry shares her experiences of...

The social care taper, an outdated and unfair postcode lottery

  Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the social care taper, which has become an outdated and unfair postcode lottery.

Working on our helpline: Steps to help someone with suicidal thoughts

  On Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at steps you can take to understand someone’s distress if...

Cannabidiol approved as treatment option for Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

  Today (7/9/20) the Scottish Medicines Council (SMC) approved cannabidiol as a treatment option for those aged two years and over with Dravet or...

Importance of digital acess during and after COVID-19

  Our Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at the importance of digital access during and beyond COVID-19.

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