Welcome
Nearly 40,000 people living in Scotland have epilepsy. Children and older people are most at risk of developing this common serious neurological condition but anyone can develop epilepsy at any time – and 8 people a day in Scotland do. We want to make sure the needs of people with epilepsy are met. This is why we campaign for improved healthcare, better information provision and an end to stigma. In April 2008 Enlighten - Tackling Epilepsy merged with Epilepsy Scotland.
What's new
Come and give Carrie & Co a run for their money at this glamorous and exclusive event with delicious food by Guy’s Restaurant, gorgeous fashion and the chance to win some fabulous prizes. Click here for more information.
First photo: MSPs support for National Epilepsy Week 2010
Second photo: First Minister Alex Salmond joins Epilepsy Scotland Communications Manager Allana Parker and Annabel Goldie MSP
Big Brother runner up Mikey Hughes has launched our new Braille helpline card. For your free copy call our helpline 0808 800 2200,email: enquiries@epilepsyscotland.org.uk
or text 07786 209 501.
Click here for more details or view the press release.
Dunblane teenage model Rosie Gilmour is Epilepsy Scotland's new ambassador. We are delighted that she has agreed to help us raise epilepsy awareness. Read her story about living with epilepsy here.
Rosie's first event is to promote Glasgow Taxis Limited whose drivers are using the free epilepsy first aid card we provided. This card in the cab visor can help drivers to help a passenger taking a seizure. View the press release here
Epilepsy Scotland wants to reassure people that we have spoken to UCB, who make Keppra, and they have assured us that there is no shortage of the drug, however, there have been isolated cases where distribution has been a problem. Epilepsy Scotland has only been contacted by one person who has had this problem. We always advise that people pick up their prescriptions in plenty of time in case there is ever a problem with their medicine. If your AED is not available, your pharmacist can order it directly from the distributor. If you are in any doubt, contact your GP or call your Epilepsy Specialist Nurse.
Click here for more information.




