To better understand the experiences of Hispanic people with epilepsy and to improve our collective effort to break down barriers to equitable health outcomes, UCB is working with patients and their families, as well as health equity experts. Learn more.

During my time in the Navy, I developed a strong sense of purpose, service and mission. After fulfilling my service obligation, I was eager to find another career that continued to allow me to do something larger than myself. I found at UCB, a company that makes medicines to help improve the lives of people living with epilepsy, a different type of service: service to patients.

UCB spoke with caregiver, Debbie, about her experience caring for her daughter living with epilepsy and its personal impact on her, as well as the important role of telehealth in epilepsy care. Her story speaks to the challenges many caregivers face when looking after their loved ones and the importance of prioritizing their own mental health. As one of UCB’s Epilepsy Advocates and as a patient advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation, Debbie supports others living with epilepsy and their families throughout their healthcare journey. In these roles, she helps many find access to the right mental health resources, which she says can be a “game changer” for both epilepsy patients and their loved ones.

UCB spoke with Tim, who has been living with epilepsy since 1979 while he was on active duty. His story focuses on the challenges that epilepsy brings but also shares how his new, positive outlook on life has changed the way he lives. As a member of UCB’s Epilepsy Advocate program, Tim helps to support other epilepsy patients and has been a resource for others during their journey with epilepsy.

Each year, UCB has the honor of awarding our UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship to deserving individuals living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers to help them fulfill their dreams. We realize that to truly make an impact on patients’ lives, we must go beyond developing and delivering medicines, and we are committed to helping patients and their families receive the financial support they need to live their best lives possible.

With more than 20 years of experience in caring for people living with epilepsy, our goal has always been to know and understand the day-to-day experiences of people living with the disease better than anyone. Over the past year this has been especially true, and the challenges we’ve faced have reinvigorated our commitment to the overall emotional and physical well-being of patients. Read more from UCB’s Head of U.S. Neurology, Mike Davis, about how UCB is finding new ways to better connect with patients and improve their day-to-day experience.