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Our Communications Officer, David Coates looks at some of the good practices that employers can undertake to help their employees who are living with epilepsy. As human beings, we all want to have a purpose in life and to feel valued. That applies to all aspects of life including our work. For someone who lives …
Family Fund’s iPad Summer School to help disabled and seriously ill children and their siblings get digital skills and have fun doing it. National charity Family Fund is encouraging families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people to sign up for this year’s iPad Summer School for a chance to build on their …
Billy was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 17 years old. He shares how he felt when he was diagnosed, the challenges he has faced and how he feels that epilepsy is more than seizures. How did you feel when you were diagnosed with epilepsy? My diagnosis was a bit unheard of. Basically, I …
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, has written about our collaborative working with Police Scotland. Thanks to Police Scotland for their continued commitment to listen to the voices of people with epilepsy. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller There is much to be gained from collaborative working. …
We have published new research exploring clinical epilepsy services in Scotland. This blog outlines the research report, highlighting some of the core findings. Across Scotland, people with epilepsy are facing a postcode lottery of specialist care. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, with an estimated one in 97 people having epilepsy in …
Take a Break Scotland’s (TABS), a short break fund for the carers of disabled children and their families, re-opened for applications with extra funding for 2022/2023 but it will be closing on 20 June so people are encouraged to apply now. Take a Break is Scotland’s Short Break fund for carers of disabled children, young …
This week is Child Safety Week. Our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth, provides information and things to consider to help keep your child safe if you are a parent living with epilepsy. Having epilepsy does not stop you from keeping your child safe. You may need to put some extra measures in place but …
Anna was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 12 years old. Here she shares how she felt when first diagnosed, the challenges faced, and how her seizures affect her. How did you feel when you were first diagnosed? My mum is a GP and kept telling me that it wasn’t the end of the …
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young reflects on our #ExcelWithEpilepsy campaign and how it is time for employers to learn more about epilepsy. As we approach the end of National Epilepsy Week, I want to take time to look back at our #ExcelWithEpilepsy campaign and what needs to be done to support people living with epilepsy …
Epilepsy Scotland wellbeing group member Sean explains how he felt when he was diagnosed with epilepsy and how the wellbeing group has helped him have a new perspective on his condition. How did being diagnosed make you feel? When I was first diagnosed, I was still drinking at the time and still in effect …
We have some incredible supporters who sign up to take part in a challenge and really dedicate so much time and effort to train, cross the finish line, and also fundraise and raise awareness to help support the work of our charity. George recently completed the 100 Mile Challenge in January and also took part …
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