David and Nicole

Running for Epilepsy Scotland: Nicole’s story after husband’s diagnosis

Nicole’s husband David was diagnosed with epilepsy after having a seizure while driving in 2017. Thankfully, he was ok and nobody else was affected....
Marina

Beyond seizures: Finding community in my epilepsy journey

Marina was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was very young. She shares how epilepsy has impacted her life and how connecting with others via...
James White

James’s journey with epilepsy

This year, James is running the Edinburgh Half Marathon for Epilepsy Scotland to support people living with epilepsy in Scotland. He shares his own...
Joe

More than seizures: Joe’s story of navigating life with epilepsy

Joe experienced his first seizure in 2019 and since then has had focal and absence seizures more frequently, which has a big impact on...
Naomi

26 churches, 26 miles: Naomi’s Purple Day pilgrimage for Epilepsy Scotland

On Purple Day (26 March), Naomi will be walking 26 miles past 26 churches to raise money and awareness for Epilepsy Scotland. Naomi shares...
Emma

#TalkEpilepsyPodcast – New epilepsy diagnosis

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand more about epilepsy’s life-changing effects – this episode of our #TalkEpilepsyPodcast...
Jack and Claire

Two generations, one journey: Claire’s story

Claire’s experience with epilepsy spans decades, from her own diagnosis as a teenager to later watching her young son Jack face the same condition....
Lauren

From denial to empowerment: Lauren’s journey with epilepsy

At age 20, Lauren was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing multiple seizures that led to a medically induced coma in September 2022. Initially rejecting...
Graeme

Powerful epilepsy documentary shortlisted for prestigious film award

A heart-wrenching documentary highlighting the devastating impact of epilepsy has earned Epilepsy Scotland a coveted spot on the shortlist for the Smiley Charity Film...
Lauren

Helplines Awareness Day: Lauren’s story

Lauren was diagnosed with epilepsy in November last year. She shares how she felt when diagnosed with epilepsy, the challenges faced and how Epilepsy...