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Simone has been living with epilepsy for over 30 years. Here she shares her experiences, challenges faced, and how she has overcome them. I started taking seizures when I was 13 years old and have lived with this for over 30 years. I remember my first seizure like it was yesterday. It was a school …
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at the importance of person-centred learning and the role voluntary organisations play to provide holistic learning support.
Our Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron looks at the important role teachers play in helping each child with epilepsy lead as fulfilling life as possible.
Vice-chair of Epilepsy Scotland’s board of directors, Kirsty Lynch, explains why she joined Epilepsy Scotland as a trustee and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Wellbeing Assistant, Jennifer Bell recently read a book called Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide by John M. Freeman M.D., Eileen P.G. Vining M.D. and Diana J. Pillas. She provides her thoughts on the book and how it can help parents and patients understand their condition better and accept it.
Kris was diagnosed with epilepsy in January 2020. He shares how he felt about being diagnosed and his epilepsy journey so far. How did you feel when you first found out you had epilepsy? When I found out I had epilepsy I had a whole mixture of emotions. I had spent nine days in …
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. Where did you have your first seizure and how did you feel? The first seizure I …
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.
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