My experience of living with epilepsy
Matthew was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 14 years old. Here he shares his experiences of living with epilepsy.
A learning disability is not a mental health condition
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at how unhelpful assumptions and inaccurate labelling are experienced by many living with a learning disability.
First aid for seizures: Tonic-clonic seizures
Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at first aid for seizures to make people aware of how they can help someone who is having a seizure.
The importance of volunteers
Chief Executive Lesslie Young reflects on Volunteer’s Week and how important volunteers are to organisations like Epilepsy Scotland.
Recovering from a seizure
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee, looks at some of the more common and lesser-known experiences after a seizure.
Five tips to help improve your wellbeing
This week is World Wellbeing Week. Our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth offers five tips which may help maintain or improve overall wellbeing.
Men’s Health Week: Men and epilepsy
This week is Men’s Health Week. Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at some of the issues frequently mentioned to us by men who are living with epilepsy or been newly diagnosed.
Volunteers Week: Why I volunteer with Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Groups
All week, we are talking to some of our fantastic volunteers for Volunteers Week! Today, we talk to Ryan who shares why he became a volunteer with our Purple Pandas Youth Group.
Volunteers Week: How I got involved with Epilepsy Scotland
This week is Volunteers Week! All week, we will be talking to some of our fantastic volunteers asking them why they became a volunteer and what benefits they get from volunteering with Epilepsy Scotland. Today, Louise shares why she became a volunteer.
Why I have signed up to the Seven Summits Challenge
Our Seven Summits Challenge takes place on Saturday 17 July. We have a great team of walkers signed up! This is the perfect urban challenge. You will discover hidden routes through Scotland’s beautiful capital city, enjoy views from seven of it’s surrounding hills including an extinct volcano!
Free Let’s Talk Epilepsy session
Join our training manager for an informal look at epilepsy. The group will start by identifying what topics would be of interest and there will be plenty opportunity to ask questions and share experiences.
Volunteers Week: Why I volunteer
This week is Volunteers Week! All week we will be talking to some of our fantastic volunteers asking them why they became a volunteer and what benefits they get from volunteering with Epilepsy Scotland. Kim shares why she became a volunteer with Epilepsy Scotland.
#BeyondCovid – Looking to the future
As National Epilepsy Week draws to a close, our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks towards the future and how we must ensure services and support are provided in a way which best meets the needs of people with epilepsy.
#BeyondCovid – How check-in service helped me during the pandemic
Elle shares her experiences of being diagnosed with epilepsy, the impact the pandemic has had on her and how Epilepsy Scotland’s check-in service has helped.
#BeyondCovid – Overcoming loneliness and isolation
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee, provides five steps to combat the feelings of loneliness and isolation.
#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 the varied impacts of restrictions lifting.
#BeyondCovid – Improving my mental health
Chris shares his experiences of how he felt after being diagnosed with epilepsy, what impact the pandemic has had on him and his advice to someone who has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy.
#BeyondCovid – Facts every person with epilepsy looking for work should know
Our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth, looks at some of the facts every person with epilepsy looking for work should know.
#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 may be entitled to while looking for work.
#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 health and how Epilepsy Scotland’s wellbeing service has helped her.
#BeyondCovid – Post Covid anxiety
For National Epilepsy week, our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth, talks about post Covid anxiety.
#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 the COVID-19 has impacted on him getting the support he needs and the benefits that Jan has received from Epilepsy Scotland’s check-in service.
#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.
Epilepsy: Impact on family life
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee, provides information to help parents deal with their child’s diagnosis of epilepsy.
Why I signed up to the RUN4SIX Challenge
Our supporter Dan explains why he has signed up to our new RUN4SIX Challenge.
The SPIFOX Wellbeing Garden
Lesslie Young, Chief Executive at Epilepsy Scotland announces an exciting new development at Epilepsy Scotland, the SPIFOX Wellbeing Garden.
Mental Health Week: Improving your mental health
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth, provides ways in which you can help improve your mental health.
From epilepsy diagnosis to professional golf winner
Professional golfer, Jane Turner, shares her experiences of being diagnosed with epilepsy and how she felt when she won her first professional golf tournament.
From being diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager to Super Bowl winner
Former NFL guard, Alan Faneca, shares his experiences of being diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager, winning the Super Bowl and being selected as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
From epilepsy diagnosis to British 200 metres champion
British athlete, Beth Dobbin, shares her experiences of being diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager and how she hasn’t let her epilepsy get in the way of her athletics career.
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 and COVID-19, One Year on Report.
We are here for everyone affected by epilepsy
Lesslie Young, Chief Executive at Epilepsy Scotland looks at the huge variety of reasons people contact Epilepsy Scotland. She also reminds you we are here for everyone affected by the condition, for whatever reason you need us.
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.
Don’t let epilepsy rule your life
George was diagnosed with epilepsy 32 years ago. Here he shares how he felt when he was first diagnosed and what he would say to someone who was newly diagnosed.
Epilepsy is more than seizures
Cath was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 49. Here she shares how she felt when she was diagnosed and the challenges she has faced.
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 get involved.
Beyond COVID: The social care crisis
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at how the new Scottish Government must respond to the crisis in social care, which has been brought into sharper light by the pandemic and create a National Care Service.
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.
Growing up whilst living with epilepsy
Holly was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just seven years old and has been living with epilepsy for 14 years. Here Holly shares her experiences of living with the condition.
Joining Epilepsy Scotland as a trustee
Epilepsy Scotland board member, Celia Brand, explains why she joined Epilepsy Scotland as a trustee and what she would say to someone who is looking to become a trustee.
Seizures explained: Generalised seizures
We continue our blog series looking at the different types of seizures. In this second part, our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth, focuses on generalised seizures.
Purple Day founder: Cassidy Megan
Today, 26 March is Purple Day! Cassidy Megan created Purple Day when she was just eight years old to help raise awareness of epilepsy. Here she tells us of her experiences of living with epilepsy and her future plans for Purple Day in the years to come.
Raising money through own clothing brand
Charlotte launched her own clothing brand earlier this year and let us know she would like to donate 50% of her profits to Epilepsy Scotland each month. We are delighted to have her support and here you can read about the journey she has been on to get to this point in her career!
“Epilepsy is more than just flashing lights”
Writer Bridget McMillan recently interviewed Jemma who was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and shared her experiences ahead of Purple Day.
Being recently diagnosed with epilepsy
Kevin has been recently diagnosed with epilepsy. Here he shares how he felt, the type of seizures he has and what he would say to someone who has also been recently diagnosed.
Fundraising focus: Raising awareness for Purple Day
Our fantastic supporter, Ben, is helping raise awareness of epilepsy on Purple Day by getting 100 people to join him for two hours of body combat. Here he explains why he is raising awareness and raising money for Epilepsy Scotland.
“Because of Covid”
Our Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at the numerous ways the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects those with disabilities and life-long conditions including epilepsy.
Lifeworks21: Art for Epilepsy Scotland
We are incredibly grateful to former trustee, acclaimed artist and sculptor, Lesley Carruthers who from 13 March 2021 is donating 100% sales income from artworks to Epilepsy Scotland.
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 for the COVID-19 vaccines.
Fundraising focus: Raising money via online raffles
Fundraising has changed dramatically over the last year and we are forever thankful to each and every one of our supporters who are constantly thinking of new ways to raise funds and awareness. This week, we speak to Naomi who has been busy organising online raffles with a group of her friends.
