Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at the new Covid-19 restrictions. Also, how people with a learning disability, who are living and being cared for in supported accommodation have been largely forgotten during the pandemic.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee provides information on how to detect sleep seizures.
Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at the recently published Programme for Government 2020-2021 and some key aspects that Epilepsy Scotland are particularly interested in.
Maggie was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just nine years old and has been living with epilepsy for nine years. Here she shares her experiences and what she would say to someone who has been recently diagnosed.
NHS Dumfries and Galloway have appointed Sarah Gemmell as the new Epilepsy and Complex Needs Lead, based within the Children’s Community Team.
Our Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at fundraising during and beyond COVID-19.
Our Training Manager, Nicola Milne looks at status epilepticus, when a seizure becomes a medical emergency and provides information on what is emergency medication.
We are delighted to welcome back our Community and Events Fundraiser, Kerry Reich from maternity leave and furlough. Kerry shares her experiences of the last 19 months and the changing times in fundraising.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the social care taper, which has become an outdated and unfair postcode lottery.
On Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at steps you can take to understand someone’s distress if you have concerns about their mental or emotional wellbeing.
Today (7/9/20) the Scottish Medicines Council (SMC) approved cannabidiol as a treatment option for those aged two years and over with Dravet or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. It is to be used together with another medicine called clobazam.
Our Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at the importance of digital access during and beyond COVID-19.
Our Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron looks at the transition from childhood into adulthood and the affect this can have on a young person with epilepsy.
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Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how to deal with the impact a child’s epilepsy diagnosis can have on family life.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at the “Show You Care” report which shows that the Scotland’s social care is on a cliff edge.
Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson provides information published by The Scottish Government for workers and employers returning to work during the COVID19 pandemic.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at epilepsy and driving and what legal requirements need to be met before being able to drive again.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at the impact of COVID19 on the learning disabled.
Lesslie Young, Chief Executive With COVID-19 changing the way we live in so many ways we need to focus on the positives. Epilepsy Scotland has seen an increase in people participating in our services since we moved to virtual delivery. Some people are more comfortable taking part from the comfort of their own home … Continued
Graham Loan was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2017. However, his diagnosis hasn’t stopped him from forging a successful career and has provided him with different opportunities at work which has allowed him to learn new skills and has led to a recent promotion. Here he shares his story.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at children and young people returning to school with a diagnosis of epilepsy and how well a teacher understands the condition can make an enormous difference to their return to school experience.
Our Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron provides information on how to explain that your child has epilepsy.
Emma was diagnosed with epilepsy last year at the age of 25. However, she has not let it stop her working as a dentist. Here she shares her experiences.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young provides information on the concept of social prescribing, which seeks to address people’s individual needs including areas such as mental health and social support.
In the final part of our first aid for seizures blog series, our Helpline and Information Officer Stuart Macgee looks at first aid for more complicated epilepsy.
Felicity Paterson was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2015 and shares her experiences of living with epilepsy whilst studying to become a nurse at university.
Our Training Manager, Nicola Milne looks at 10 reasons why you should care about epilepsy.
Epilepsy Scotland Chief Executive, Lesslie Young asked your questions regarding epilepsy and coronavirus to Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director for Scotland.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at The Cumberledge Review into the avoidable harm to women through the use of Primodos, pelvic mesh and Sodium Valproate and whether an apology from the government is enough.
In part three of our first aid for seizures blog series, our Helpline and Information Officer Stuart Macgee looks at first aid for simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.
Our Training Manager, Nicola Milne looks at how she has had to adapt our training courses and how digital learning courses are here to stay.
Our Wellbeing Manager, Vicki Burns looks at the concept of social prescribing.
Our Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at the dedication and selflessness of those working in the care sector and how caring for people is at the heart of Epilepsy Scotland.
In part two of our first aid for seizures blog series, our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at first aid for tonic and atonic seizures.
Today (08/07/20) the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDSR) was published, titled ‘First Do No Harm’.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how gaining employment is a consistent barrier for people living with epilepsy and how Epilepsy Scotland will continue to do everything we can to ensure people with epilepsy are never held back by their condition when trying to reach their full potential.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee will be looking at first aid for seizures as part of a new blog series. Part one looks at first aid for tonic-clonic and absence seizures.
Our Head of Fundraising & Communications, Robyn Friel looks at the challenges of fundraising during COVID19.
This update was written in advance of our First Minister’s review of Phase 1 of the Scottish roadmap. I am sure we are all keen to see the easing of more restrictions and a return, albeit cautious, to a more natural way of day to day life. During times of great uncertainty, it is wise … Continued
Our Policy & Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at a new patient and carer recorded video service for the diagnosis and management of epilepsy.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how social care is still being given a lower level of priority and how people with learning disabilities continue to pay the highest price.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young highlights the importance of our amazing volunteers who make a huge difference in so many areas of Epilepsy Scotland’s work.
Our Wellbeing Manager, Vicki Burns looks at the importance of our buddy volunteers who play an essential role in our breathing & relaxation and support groups.
This week is Volunteers Week and we are sharing some stories of people who volunteer for Epilepsy Scotland. Today board member Ross Bennet shares how he became involved with Epilepsy Scotland and what he has gained from volunteering.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks back at our #EpilepsyIsMoreThanSeizures campaign for National Epilepsy Week.
Our Policy & Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson provides results to our survey looking at how COVID19 has impacted people with epilepsy.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at ways you can stay safe whilst living with epilepsy and still be able to do the things you love and have independence.
Our Wellbeing Worker, Bruce Shiell looks at epilepsy and low mood and ways in which you can change how you think and feel.
Epilepsy Scotland’s volunteer, Alan McMaster shares how a combination of epilepsy and a brain haemorrhage has affected his memory.
