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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 is to people living with epilepsy. When someone first begins to experience seizures and is then diagnosed with epilepsy, it can be a very confusing time and for some, overwhelming. The …

#EpilepsyMatters: How employers can help people with epilepsy

Our helpline and information officer, Uschi, looks at some of the easy measures employers could put in place to help those with epilepsy find or stay in work. Having epilepsy does not automatically mean you can’t work. In fact, many people we speak to are currently in work or are looking for work. Given that …

#EpilepsyMatters: Being a parent of children living with epilepsy

Jennifer shares the challenges of being a parent of children living with epilepsy and why she decides to fundraise for Epilepsy Scotland. How did you feel when your daughters were diagnosed with epilepsy? I felt it was my fault they had it as I had it as a child, so I blamed myself. I …

#EpilepsyMatters: Improving your wellbeing

Our Helpline Officer Uschi looks at wellbeing in a more holistic way and outlines some of the help that’s available to people with epilepsy to improve their wellbeing. Wellbeing is such a buzz word. Everyone is talking about wellbeing just now. For me, wellbeing is a very holistic term. I believe you cannot separate out …

#EpilepsyMatters: Epilepsy and employment Phil’s story

Phil was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was a teenager. He shares the support he has received from his employers, how he felt when he was first diagnosed and how he copes with the everyday stresses of working. How did you feel when you were first diagnosed with epilepsy? It happened a long time …

#EpilepsyMatters: Epilepsy and education Annabelle’s story

Annabelle was diagnosed with epilepsy last year. She shares the challenges she has faced whilst studying at college, the support she has received from her lecturers and how she feels about going to university in September. What type of seizures do you have, and how do they affect you? I have tonic-clonic and focal …

#EpilepsyMatters: How teachers can support children with epilepsy

As a teacher you could be the first adult to see a child having an epileptic seizure. Or a parent may tell you that their child has epilepsy. For many children, their epilepsy will not affect their behaviour or learning ability. Yet, we know children with epilepsy do often underperform at school and achieve less …

Helpline at 20: Jan’s story

Jan’s son Peter has been living with epilepsy since he was a young child. Here Jan explains how she felt when he was diagnosed and how Epilepsy Scotland’s Helpline has supported her. How did you feel when your son was diagnosed with epilepsy? I was actually quite upset because at that time he was …

Helpline at 20: Life as an Helpline and Information Officer

What is it like being a Helpline and Information Officer? Uschi, one of our two Helpline and Information Officers, gives us a bit of an insight into her job and what motivates her to still keep going 17 years on. So, what is it you do? I spend a lot of time in my personal …

Helpline at 20: Billy’s story

Billy was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 17 years old. He shares how he felt when he was diagnosed and the support, he has received by calling Epilepsy Scotland’s freephone Helpline. How did you feel when you were diagnosed with epilepsy? My diagnosis was a bit unheard of. Basically, I have hydrocephalus and I’ve got …

Helpline at 20: Impact of epilepsy

Our Helpline and Information Officer Uschi talks about the impact of an epilepsy diagnosis and some of the inspirational people she has met who are managing to live a happy and fulfilling life despite ongoing epilepsy challenges. I’ve always been in awe of those who somehow find moments of joy, contentment, and positivity in their …

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