Epilepsy Connections
About Epilepsy Connections
We offer one-to-one in person befriending. Our fully trained befrienders are matched up to meet with someone to meet fortnightly to spend some fun social time together. Living with epilepsy is challenging. Our objectives are to reduce isolation, anxiety, and to increase confidence and self esteem, alongside connecting people better to their local communities,
Baltic Chambers, Suites 129 - 134, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 6HJ
Service Eligibility
The befriending service is open to anyone from age 18 who has a diagnosis of epilepsy and is based in Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.
Information for Volunteers
We offer our volunteers a full and comprehensive training. It is not essential to have previous knowledge or experience of epilepsy as, we provide this as part of our core training. We also provide full expenses and ongoing support and development opportunities to all our volunteers.
At Epilepsy Connections, we see volunteering as very much part of an individual’s long-term self development.
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65)Themes
Learning Disabilities, Special Health Condition, Children and Young People, Older PeopleRegions
Ayrshire & Arran, Forth Valley, Greater Glasgow & ClydeOther Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted
