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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.
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.
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.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young looks at recent reports in England and Wales regarding people with learning disabilities and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) forms.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, answers recent concerns regarding certain anti-epileptic drugs being seen as immunosuppressants.
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, has provided an update on Epilepsy Scotland’s continued service provision.
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