Did you know? Not every seizure requires an emergency call. But there are times when dialing 999 is crucial. You should call an ambulance in the below circumstances. Remember: Knowing when to call can save lives. Share this vital info! #Seizures #Epilepsy #Ambulance #999

What age were you when you received your diagnosis? And how did you feel afterwards? #TalkEpilepsy #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Seizures #SeizureAwareness #Diagnosis

🎉 On this day in 2022: A volunteer extraordinaire honoured! 🌟 Dave McTernan received honorary lifetime membership to Epilepsy Scotland. Why? He's the wizard behind our Facebook Support Group, keeping it running smoothly. Dave, you're the heartbeat of our community!

Time stands still when someone you love has a seizure. The fear, helplessness, and worry can be overwhelming. You're not alone in this. We're here to listen. Need to talk? Our Helpline team are just a call away: 📞 0808 800 2200 Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm #Epilepsy #Seizures

New study showing small increase in risk to children when fathers took valproate before conception. MHRA has issued precautionary recommendations for men on valproate who want to start a family. For more info: buff.ly/3zavpdN #Valproate #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness

Change lives this #InternationalDayOfCharity! We need to raise £700,000 per year to continue to be here for people like Nicoletta. 🌟 £25/month funds a full day of our Helpline 💪 Every donation counts Support our vital services by donating today: buff.ly/4bv7xiZ

Ever wonder how people bounce back after a seizure? It's not one-size-fits-all! Some prefer peace, quiet and sleep. Others like to keep busy and be distracted. What helps you recover after a seizure? #TalkEpilepsy #Seizures #SeizureRecovery #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness

A reminder to everyone who is living with epilepsy. Don't be hard on yourself. You have got this! 💜 #TalkEpilepsy #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyWarriors #Seizures

Living w/ serious illness & struggling financially? Or caring for someone who is? University of Glasgow wants to hear from you. Short interview (in-person/phone/online) about your experiences & support needs. For more info contact: Dr Sam Quinn 📞 07484 006217 📧 [email protected]

A must watch, powerful documentary from The Peter Doody Foundation talking about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Please be aware, some viewers may find content of this video upsetting and distressing. buff.ly/3XhA8Cr #DoNoHarm #SUDEP #Epilepsy

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, our Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi, shares a reminder: you're never alone in your struggles: buff.ly/4ggckHR We're here to listen, support, and guide you towards brighter days. 🤝 Call our confidential helpline: 0808 800 2200

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we would like to share Gavin's story. Gavin's story is one of resilience, hope, and the raw reality of living with a life-altering condition: buff.ly/4e8LMGM #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Epilepsy

Join our team! 🏢✨ We're hiring: •Office Administrator •Welfare Rights Officer Make a difference with us! Apply by Sept 23, 4:30 PM. Details & application: buff.ly/3TokPa3 #JobAlert #Jobs #WelfareRights #OfficeAdministrator #Careers

Discover the hidden impacts of epilepsy! 🧠⚡ It's not just seizures and flashing lights. Learn how epilepsy shapes lives in unexpected ways. Find out more via our website: buff.ly/47JWRKU #EpilepsyAwareness #MoreThanSeizures #Epilepsy #EpilepsyImpact

Many children with #epilepsy have poor mental health, yet epilepsy treatment centres don't often have mental health specialists on the team. Research tested an intervention, delivered by epilepsy clinicians, and found it improved children's mental health: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/how-can-…

At 13, Chris's life changed forever with an epilepsy diagnosis. But through Epilepsy Scotland's Youth Group, he found strength, community, and a way forward. Here's Chris's story: buff.ly/47sIWdh #YouthGroups #YouthService #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #TalkEpilepsy

Epilepsy is #MoreThanSeizures. It can erase precious memories - your wedding, your child's birth, even yesterday. But there's hope. Our free guide explains #memory issues in #epilepsy and offers tips to improve recall. Get your copy by emailing [email protected]

Spot someone staggering or slurring their words? Don't jump to conclusions. It could be a #seizure in action. Be their rock: offer reassurance and stick around as they come out of the seizure. For more info, visit our website: buff.ly/3Tq0roM #EpilepsyReality

Please help build a picture of treatment, care and support for people affected by neurological conditions by filling out Neurological Alliance of Scotland #MyNeuroSurvey. To complete the survey, please click the following link: buff.ly/3M2fOzB #BackThe1in6 #Survey #Care #Epilepsy

Heading to university with epilepsy? It's an exciting journey, but requires some extra planning. How do you balance academic life while managing a condition such as epilepsy? What's your top advice for incoming students with epilepsy? #StudentLife #University #Epilepsy