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#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...
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Epilepsy and mental health: Ashley’s story

Ashley shares how her epilepsy has affected her mental health, the challenges she has faced, and what she would say to someone who has...
David

My story of living with epilepsy for over 25 years

David has been living with epilepsy for just over 25 years. He shares his experience of having epilepsy, the seizures he has, and what...
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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 statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen

Everyone at Epilepsy Scotland wishes to express our profound sadness following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, announced by Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon....
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Learn about your employment rights

As part of our Employment Campaign, our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi, shares some of Epilepsy Scotland’s resources designed to support people with epilepsy...

#BeyondCovid – Employment benefits

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many people unfortunately lose their job. Our Welfare Rights Officer, Tracey Millar provides some of the financial support you...

#BeyondCovid – How the pandemic has affected me

Katie was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just 14 years old. Here Katie shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her wellbeing, mental...

#BeyondCovid – Impact of Covid-19

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

#BeyondCovid – Future of epilepsy services in Scotland

Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, Gareth Davison explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected epilepsy services in Scotland and what services will look like post pandemic.