We know many people have money worries at the moment. Therefore, it is important for you to understand the benefits that you might be eligible for. We have summarised how to access some benefits. Additionally, we have outlined changes that you might be able to expect if you are currently receiving benefits.
I hope you are all well and coping with the very different way of life due to the coronavirus outbreak. Everyone at Epilepsy Scotland appreciates this a period of great uncertainty. This may lead to some people experiencing more seizures than normal, feeling anxious or stressed.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, answers recent concerns regarding certain anti-epileptic drugs being seen as immunosuppressants.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, has provided an update on Epilepsy Scotland’s continued service provision.
Our Policy & Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at the benefits the new Social Security Scotland agency will be administering.
To state the obvious this is a period of great uncertainty for all. I totally understand where there is uncertainty, there is a level of anxiety.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how Purple Day was created and how people can get involved.
If you have epilepsy or look after someone with epilepsy, you may be concerned about what the recent coronavirus outbreak means for you.
Recently Stacey and her partner Ryan had their second child, a happy healthy little boy. They were eager to share their experiences to help other people with epilepsy who are thinking of starting a family.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at when medicinal cannabis can be prescribed for and what this means for people with epilepsy.
Our Training Manager, Nicola Milne, provides information on our epilepsy and learning course designed for education professionals to help keep a child or student who has epilepsy safe.
Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at some of the key spending promises from the Scottish budget 2020-2021.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the association between epilepsy and St Valentine and 14 facts and fiction about epilepsy.
Read our interview with Georgina Peterson who has wrote a book about her personal experiences of living with epilepsy.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth looks at issues, which are relevant and important to women living with epilepsy.
Nancy Ovenstone shares her experiences of growing up with epilepsy and how Taekwondo has helped increase her confidence.
Our Training Manager, Nicola Milne provides information on our new Epilepsy for Employers course designed for managers, HR Personnel and people supporting someone with epilepsy in the workplace.
In 2019, the Scottish Government consulted on Scotland’s first Neurological Action Plan. Several organisations and individuals, including Epilepsy Scotland, contributed to the consultation. This was done to ensure that any commitments made addressed issues that people with neurological conditions face.
Ashleigh was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just 11 months old. Thanks to surgery, Ashleigh hasn’t had a seizure since March 2018. Below she shares her experiences growing up with epilepsy.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how businesses can help support someone with epilepsy to increase their chances of employment.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth looks at 12 common seizure triggers and how you can help control them.
Care and Support Worker, Maureen Smullen, shares her experiences of undergoing epilepsy awareness training with Epilepsy Scotland.
The last policy blog post focussed on a new epilepsy register. It is currently being piloted in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Tayside. Epilepsy Scotland is very supportive of this register. We believe it will improve knowledge about epilepsy and drive better standards of care.
Nicola Milne, Training Manager at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how our Epilepsy Friendly Award helps educate businesses and their employees to be more aware of epilepsy.
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how complementary therapies in conjuction with anti-epileptic medication can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.
Heather Morrow experienced constant feelings of self-doubt and felt that due to living with epilepsy, it would make her a bad mother. However, thanks to Epilepsy Scotland’s Wellbeing Service, Heather is now confident and looking forward to one day becoming a parent. Below she shares her experiences.
There are an estimated 55,000 people in Scotland with epilepsy. However, these are not exact figures. At the moment, NHS Scotland does not record the number of people who have epilepsy.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at issues, which are relevant and important to men living with epilepsy.
It has been great that people are sharing their experiences of living with epilepsy to help raise more awareness of the condition. This month, Andrew who has been living with epilepsy for 32 years, shares his epilepsy story.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young explains the work Epilepsy Scotland is doing to help people working in the justice system understand epilepsy. Also, it’s impact and how some behaviour can be easily misinterpreted.
This week is Trustees’ Week and we felt it was a great opportunity to get to know our trustees and also why they joined Epilepsy Scotland. Below Kevin Roger who is the new chairperson of our board explains why he joined as a trustee.
This week is Trustees’ Week and we are sharing some stories of why our trustees joined Epilepsy Scotland. Below Lesley Carruthers shares her trustee story.
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how being diagnosed with epilepsy can affect self-esteem for many children and how parents can identify signs of depression.
Inspired by her experiences of living with epilepsy and anxiety, jewellery designer Kim Tiong shares how she has created jewellery to help people with anxiety and depression.
Epilepsy Scotland, along with several other charities, met with the Scottish Government’s Principal Pharmaceutical Officer and Head of Medicines Policy earlier this year. This was to discuss the continued supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
We are celebrating our 65th anniversary next month and our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at 65 years of Epilepsy Scotland.
We are looking for people to share their experiences of living with epilepsy and get people talking about epilepsy to help fight the stigma attached to the condition. This month, Jenni who has photosensitive epilepsy, describes her experiences and how she had her first seizure whilst on a plane going to Australia.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth looks at a lack of sleep and how being tired is a common seizure trigger and ways to help improve your sleep.
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at ways to stay healthy at work.
Following the success of our last conference in Edinburgh, we have decided to host an event in Glasgow, Saturday 2 November. The conference will focus on individualised methods to treating and managing epilepsy.
Stuart Macgee, Helpline & Information Officer at Epilepsy Scotland looks at epilepsy and memory and how you can improve your memory.
Artist Helen Butler will be exhibiting at Lifeworks19 art for Epilepsy Scotland exhibition next month. Here Helen shares her experience of being diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age and why she started to take up art.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks ahead to our Annual General Meeting on Saturday.
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at ways to reduce stress and anxiety, which for some people may be a seizure trigger.
Hayley McGurk was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just nine years old after having her first seizure in primary school. Unfortunately, when Hayley was 20 years old her seizures got worse and sadly, she passed away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in 2015.
Uschi Stickroth, Helpline & Information Officer, at Epilepsy Scotland provides information on what to expect from our new teachers guide and how it can help teachers look after children living with epilepsy.
We are looking to encourage people to start talking about epilepsy and share their experiences. Each month, we will be sharing these on our website and on social media. This month, Shona shares her experiences of being diagnosed at a young age and how epilepsy has affected her.
For the past few months we have been campaigning about social security – specifically Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young talks about our Epilepsy Friendly Award.
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how you can come to terms with a diagnosis of epilepsy.
