Staying safe 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.
Epilepsy and low mood
Our Wellbeing Worker, Bruce Shiell looks at epilepsy and low mood and ways in which you can change how you think and feel.
How I try and improve my memory
Epilepsy Scotland’s volunteer, Alan McMaster shares how a combination of epilepsy and a brain haemorrhage has affected his memory.
Epilepsy and memory: How to improve your memory
Stuart Macgee, Helpline & Information Officer at Epilepsy Scotland looks at epilepsy and memory and how you can improve your memory.
Our #EpilepsyIsMoreThanSeizures campaign
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young provides information on our #EpilepsyIsMoreThanSeizures campaign during National Epilepsy Week.
My experience of being diagnosed with epilepsy
Sarah-Louise Davidson shares her experiences of being diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected her epilepsy.
Dealing with a diagnosis of epilepsy during COVID19
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at dealing with a diagnosis of epilepsy during the COVID19 lockdown.
My experience of living with epilepsy
Helenann Murray was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2016. Helenann’s partner and her middle child also have epilepsy. Below Helenann shares her experiences and the challenges she and her family have faced.
Our appreciation must be even louder when the clapping falls silent
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how our appreciation for the NHS and social care workers must continue once the COVID19 pandemic is over.
My experience of living with epilepsy for 20 years
Paula Moore has been living with epilepsy for 20 years after being diagnosed at a young age. Below Paula shares her experiences to help raise awareness of epilepsy.
Benefit changes during COVID19
The Scottish Government has eased eligibility for some benefits to help people through Covid19.
Update from Epilepsy Scotland CEO, Lesslie Young
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the positive impact our services have had on people with epilepsy during this challenging time.
Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group service
Our Youth Development Worker, Shelby Johnston looks at how Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Groups continue to support young people during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Update from CEO, Lesslie Young
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how the coronavirus pandemic has brought the importance of charities into focus and how our work is #NeverMoreNeeded.
Helpling young people during COVID19
Our Youth Development Workers Kirstyn Cameron and Shelby Johnson looks at the importance for young people to have positive connections during this lockdown period.
Update from Chief Executive, Lesslie Young
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the disappointing response from the Institute of Fundraising to the COVID19 crisis when Epilepsy Scotland needed them most.
Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) order – Chief Medical Officer response
Following reports in England, Epilepsy Scotland had significant concerns about people with a learning disability and other additional needs being blanket contacted for a Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) order.
Protecting yourself from increased seizures
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at ways to protect yourself from increased seizures during this period of lockdown and if you are showing symptoms of COVID19.
Update from Chief Executive, Lesslie Young
In our fourth week of lockdown we are now settled into our new living and working environments, despite the challenges this brings us as individuals, families, organisations and of course people living with epilepsy.
Learning disability and Do Not Resuscitate forms
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at recent reports in England and Wales regarding people with learning disabilities and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) forms.
Explaining Coronavirus to young people
Our Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron looks at how to explain Coronavirus to young people and how to help them cope during this difficult time.
Coronavirus Bill – an update from Lesslie Young, Chief Executive
There is much in the news just now about information and misinformation. At a time when truth, accuracy and transparency are vital, Epilepsy Scotland is working to provide you with the information needed to help us all through this incredibly difficult situation.
Disability benefits roll out delayed due to Covid-19
Our Policy & Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at how the roll out of new benefits being devolved to Scotland have been delayed due to COVID-19.
Statement from Epilepsy Scotland Chief Executive, Lesslie Young
We continue to live and work in a time of great uncertainty. We continue to adapt to new regulations, new ways of working and the impact all this has on our day to day lives. Despite all this, Epilepsy Scotland continues to provide our vital services and those very services are needed now more … Continued
Benefits that you may be entitled to
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.
An update from Lesslie Young, Chief Executive
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.
Are anti-epileptic drugs immunosuppressants?
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, answers recent concerns regarding certain anti-epileptic drugs being seen as immunosuppressants.
Epilepsy Scotland will continue to support people with epilepsy
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, has provided an update on Epilepsy Scotland’s continued service provision.
Social Security Scotland – new benefits
Our Policy & Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at the benefits the new Social Security Scotland agency will be administering.
A statement from Lesslie Young, Chief Executive
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.
How to get involved in Purple Day 2020
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how Purple Day was created and how people can get involved.
Coronavirus (Covid 19) – What you need to know if you have epilepsy
If you have epilepsy or look after someone with epilepsy, you may be concerned about what the recent coronavirus outbreak means for you.
Living with epilepsy and having a family
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.
When medicinal cannabis can be prescribed for
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at when medicinal cannabis can be prescribed for and what this means for people with epilepsy.
Epilepsy learning course for education professionals
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.
Scottish budget 2020-2021 key spending promises
Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Rona Johnson looks at some of the key spending promises from the Scottish budget 2020-2021.
Saint Valentine, fact, fiction and epilepsy
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at the association between epilepsy and St Valentine and 14 facts and fiction about epilepsy.
Writing a book to raise awareness of epilepsy
Read our interview with Georgina Peterson who has wrote a book about her personal experiences of living with epilepsy.
Issues important to women living with epilepsy
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth looks at issues, which are relevant and important to women living with epilepsy.
How Taekwondo helped increase my confidence
Nancy Ovenstone shares her experiences of growing up with epilepsy and how Taekwondo has helped increase her confidence.
Our new Epilepsy for Employers course
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.
Neurological Care and Support in Scotland
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.
My experience of growing up with epilepsy
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.
How businesses can support someone with epilepsy
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how businesses can help support someone with epilepsy to increase their chances of employment.
12 most common seizure triggers
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth looks at 12 common seizure triggers and how you can help control them.
My experiences of training with Epilepsy Scotland
Care and Support Worker, Maureen Smullen, shares her experiences of undergoing epilepsy awareness training with Epilepsy Scotland.
Epilepsy and methadone
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.
Make your business Epilepsy Friendly
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.
Complementary therapies and 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.
What to expect when you’re not expecting
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.
