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Epilepsy Scotland roadshows

Since 1954, Epilepsy Scotland has existed to support people with epilepsy across the country. As our services have adapted and expanded throughout the decades,...
Louise Shambrook

#StudentSeptember: Which type of education is more accommodating for epilepsy

We spoke with Louise Shambrook, a dedicated supporter of Epilepsy Scotland. Louise reflects on her different experiences of education, having graduated from university in...
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#StudentSeptember: Life beyond studying

The concept of the ‘student experience’ can mean many different things. It can have connotations with studying, learning, exams, and stress, but it can...
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#StudentSeptember: Support for students

Our #StudentSeptember campaign is centred around students with epilepsy in further and higher education. Whether you are in school thinking about next steps, considering...
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Celebrating the launch of our new #StudentSeptember campaign

We are thrilled be launching this year’s #StudentSeptember Campaign. Throughout the month of September, we will be campaigning to increase awareness of epilepsy in...
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Epilepsy services in Scotland: A new report

We have published new research exploring clinical epilepsy services in Scotland. This blog outlines the research report, highlighting some of the core findings.  Across...
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Diversity and Inclusion at Epilepsy Scotland

In 2021, a small group of Epilepsy Scotland staff formed a Diversity and Inclusion working group to look at diversity, equality, and inclusion within...
Bryan Hislop

Epilepsy and career: Bryan’s story

Bryan is the Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer of a financial services mutual group. He previously held senior governance and secretariat roles in...
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Working with epilepsy: What are my rights?

As part of our Employment Campaign, our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Anna Telfer, explores the rights of people with epilepsy in the workplace. In...
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Student mental health and wellbeing

Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Anna Telfer, takes a look at student mental health and wellbeing as part of our ongoing campaign to increase...