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Epilepsy Scotland Christmas Appeal

The diagnosis of epilepsy can and does touch many areas of someone’s life. Whether it is retaining or accessing employment, the freedom to drive,...
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Cost of living crisis: How it disproportionately affects people with long-term health conditions

Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at how the cost of living crisis disproportionately affects people living with long-term health conditions like epilepsy. A...
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Joint-letters to the Prime Minister and First Minister

Epilepsy Scotland has signed a joint-letter with 18 other long-term health condition charities strongly urging the UK Government to commit to increasing social security...
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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,...
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Kirkcaldy MSP works with Epilepsy Scotland to raise awareness of national epilepsy helpline

David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy constituency, last week met with Epilepsy Scotland in the Scottish Parliament to hear about the importance of the charity’s...
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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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Collaborative working with Police Scotland

Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, has written about our collaborative working with Police Scotland. Thanks to Police Scotland for their continued commitment to listen...
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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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Time for employers to learn more about epilepsy

Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young reflects on our #ExcelWithEpilepsy campaign and how it is time for employers to learn more about epilepsy. As we...
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Meet our Trustees: Ross Bennet

We continue to help you get to know our trustees. Today, Ross Bennet explains why he decided to volunteer and be apart of Epilepsy...