Epilepsy West Lothian
is a recognised Scottish Charity providing
services relevant to epilepsy to the people
of West Lothian, which has an estimated
population of over 150, 000. We are based
at Bloom House in Livingston Villiage,
West Lothian. Within the West Lothian
area, there are an estimated 1500 children
and adults with epilepsy. Our client base
potentially encompasses all of these people
as well as their carersfamilies, friends,
colleagues and employers. We aim to ensure
that they are all aware of our services
and that the services we provide are readily
accessible to them.
There are numerous forms
of epileptic seizures with various manifestations
causing different degrees of impairment.
In some people, the seizures can occur
daily or many times a day. Many people
experience problems, which accompany the
diagnosis of epilepsy. They include:
