How Access to Work helped Sharon start her own business
Sharon Ross has set up her own business ghostwriting autobiographies to enable people to capture and tell their own stories. Here she explains how the government's Access to Work scheme has helped her overcome some of the challenges presented by her epilepsy.
A 50 mile challenge to support people with epilepsy
Alex, AKA The Fifa Analyst, talks about why in May 2022, he is taking on a 50 mile race to raise funds to support the Epilepsy Society's work.
From support worker to director of care services
Jonny Anders-Cannon is Director of Care Services at Epilepsy Society. Here he talks about how he started out as a support worker.
EarthChat: time for action
Paige Dawkins, Social Media Officer at the Epilepsy Society, explains why she has started an internal initiative, 'EarthChat', to work with colleagues to raise awareness of the climate crisis and take steps to reduce the charity's impact.
How epilepsy cost me my dream career
Dan was 21 and serving as a medic in the Royal Navy when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. He was devastated to lose his dream job but is determined not to let epilepsy define him. He is now studying nursing at university and has applied to join the police. He hopes his story will help others, particularly those in the armed forces.
Top tips for managing your epilepsy at university
Our Channel Marketing Manager and former student, Carl Charlesworth, gives some useful tips for managing your epilepsy at university.