Policy news Archives - Epilepsy Scotland

Disability Commissioner Member’s Bill

The Member’s Bill to establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland was introduced in the Scottish Parliament yesterday. This is a milestone mark in the...

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...

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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...

COVID-19 Virus

#BeyondCovid – Impact of COVID on people with epilepsy

Our Policy Assistant, Anna Telfer, provides results of our COVID-19 has been affecting people with epilepsy survey and how important it is to consider...

Epilepsy and COVID-19… One year on

Our Policy Assistant, Anna Telfer, reveals the results of our COVID-19 has been affecting people with epilepsy survey and provides information on our Epilepsy...

2021 Election Campaign: Scottish Parliament elections explained

There are just four weeks until the Scottish Parliament election. Our Policy Assistant, Anna Telfer, explains how the Scottish Parliament election works.

2021 Election Campaign – How can you get involved?

Our Scottish Parliament Manifesto makes six asks of the next Scottish Government and elected MSPs. Our Policy Assistant, Anna Telfer, explains how you can...

2021 Election Campaign: A guide to voting

The 2021 Scottish Parliament Election is coming up. Our Policy Assistant, Anna Telfer, provides information about voting in the election.

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Unpaid carers invited to self-register for COVID-19 vaccine

Our Policy Assistant, Anna Telfer, provides information on how unpaid carers are included in the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) priority groupings...

2021 Election Campaign – National Epilepsy Database

Our Interim Policy and Communications Manager, Rona Johnson, provides information on our number one election ask for the next Scottish Government and MSPs elected,...