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 | EPILEPSY SCOTLAND |
Epilepsy Scotland (a registered charity) is a voluntary
organisation in Scotland dedicated to helping people with epilepsy to lead as
full, independent, and active a life in the community as possible. It is
managed by all-volunteer committees whose members include representatives from
the fields of medicine, education, health, social work, and industry. It works closely with both statutory and voluntary sectors, and liaises with
many organisations in the field of disability. It depends on the public for
financial and practical support. It publishes an annual report and quarterly
newsletter for members and friends. Aims and objectives The association acts as an advisory body to: - central and local government
- all education bodies
- social work departments
- area health boards
- employment service agencies
Amongst its many objectives, it seeks to: - promote a fuller understanding of epilepsy among the general public and
professionals of all disciplines
- provide an information service on epilepsy
- encourage the development of new branches
- encourage the co-ordination of all other organisations promoting the
welfare of people with epilepsy
- stimulate research into epilepsy
Activities The association's activities and services include: - establishing information, advice, support, and counselling services
- establishing social work, field, and community projects, to meet
identified needs of people with epilepsy
- promoting public education about epilepsy
- training of professionals in understanding and managing epilepsy
- maintaining an epilepsy resource centre (including a reference library,
video library, and a wide range of literature)
- setting up employment training initiatives in workshops and training
centres
- setting up day and drop-in centres
- providing consultancy and advocacy services for people with epilepsy,
their families, carers, and the professionals who work with them (e.g. welfare
rights, concessionary travelcard)
- lobbying district and regional councils, and central government, on
epilepsy matters
- setting up and supporting local branches, groups, and youth groups
- pursuing a vigorous appeals and marketing policy
- promoting social and medical research
Epilepsy Scotland
48 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 1JL  0141-427 4911
 0141-419 1709
 support@epilepsyscotland.org.uk
 http://www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/
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