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Our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth, looks at the trials and tribulations, and sometimes funny side, of providing a helpline and information service working from home.
According to a new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), there is a slight increased risk of hospital admission and death from COVID-19 in people with epilepsy.
Nyaka Mwanza is a freelance writer for MyEpilepsyTeam. Here she shares her story of being diagnosed with epilepsy and what it is like to live with the condition. I was 35 years old when I woke up bloody and confused, no recollection of having fallen through my glass coffee table. Looking back, that was probably …
Our Interim Policy and External Affairs Manager, Rona Johnson looks at the new Scottish Child Payment benefit, which was developed to help some families meet the costs of raising a family.
Chief Executive Lesslie Young looks at the move to digital, the importance of remaining flexible, innovative, and accepting meaningful communication is more than looking at and touching a cold screen.
Our Director of Operations, Pauline Stansfield looks at how Epilepsy Scotland continue to support staff and communities throughout the pandemic.
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee provides information on the Equality Act and how it helps people with epilepsy have a fairer and better chance to be interviewed and offered a job.
Jonathan developed epilepsy when he was seven years old. Here he shares his story and how after having brain surgery, which stopped his seizures, also led him to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.
Chloe was diagnosed with epilepsy while she was at high school. Here she describes how epilepsy has affected her and what she would say to someone who has been recently diagnosed. How long have you been living with epilepsy? I started having focal aware seizures when I was 12 years old, at the beginning …
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at how providing support to others during a crisis can be good for everyone.
Megan has been living with epilepsy for three years and was diagnosed whilst studying at university. Here Megan shares the challenges she has faced and how epilepsy has affected her. How did you feel when you were first diagnosed? I was diagnosed in 2017 during my first year at university after having two seizures …
Epilepsy is predominantly an invisible condition. This can bring additional challenges to those living with it. Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, explains why awareness weeks like Invisible Disabilities Week are needed more than ever.
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