SPESS Team

Some of the SPESS team attended Stirling yesterday to participate in a “complex epilepsy” study day, hosted by SPEN and sponsored by and .

Colleagues from all over Scotland gathered to learn about complex epilepsy and treatments.

Very informative presentations on Epilepsy genetics, Metabolic epilepsies, Ketogenic diet, Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Epilepsy surgery.

SPESS team members delivered presentations on

“Network in delivering an epilepsy Surgery Programme”
“Update on epilepsy surgery techniques”
“Epilepsy surgery case studies”

Studies show early referral for discussion and epilepsy surgery at an early age improve outcomes and quality of life.

If you are unsure if you or your child may be a suitable candidate for Epilepsy surgery speak with your consultant in clinic and ask.

We received this beautiful piece of art from one of our little epilepsy warriors recently, Hamish has been seizure free since his epilepsy surgery 4 years ago. Pre surgery he experienced a disabling seizure frequency, it is fantastic to see his developmental gains and improved quality of life 💜