Epilepsy training

The importance of epilepsy training

If you are looking after someone with epilepsy, it is vital you are trained to know how to best support them and their condition....
Lesslie

#EpilepsyMatters: 20 years of our Helpline

As National Epilepsy Week comes to a close, our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at Epilepsy Scotland’s 20th anniversary and how vital this service...
Peter and Jan

Helpline at 20: Jan’s story

Jan’s son Peter has been living with epilepsy since he was a young child. Here Jan explains how she felt when he was diagnosed...
Uschi

Helpline at 20: Life as an Helpline and Information Officer

What is it like being a Helpline and Information Officer? Uschi, one of our two Helpline and Information Officers, gives us a bit of...
Billy Hendren

Helpline at 20: Billy’s story

Billy was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 17 years old. He shares how he felt when he was diagnosed and the support, he...
Helpline

Helpline at 20: Impact of epilepsy

Our Helpline and Information Officer Uschi talks about the impact of an epilepsy diagnosis and some of the inspirational people she has met who...
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Public statement from coalition of epilepsy organisations

The UK epilepsy organisations listed below are joining together in an urgent call for a decision by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...
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Help raise awareness of epilepsy this Purple Day

Lesslie Young, Chief Executive at Epilepsy Scotland discusses Purple Day on Sunday March 26, and how you can join in to make your voice...
Video consultations

Epilepsy Consortium Scotland survey

Epilepsy Consortium Scotland is the collective voice for the epilepsy community in Scotland. As a Consortium, we are seeking the views of people with...
Orkney roadshow

Living with epilepsy in Orkney? Please take part in our online survey

In October 2022, Epilepsy Scotland held a two-day roadshow event in Orkney to raise awareness of our national services to the estimated 230 Orcadians...