Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @epilepsy_scot
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
177
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-17
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-26
Tweets covering
9 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
These tweets are all related to Purple Day, an international day for epilepsy awareness held on March 26. The tweets encourage people to wear purple to support epilepsy awareness and highlight the impact of the condition, including sudden unexplained death (SUDEP). Organizations such as Epilepsy Scotland and the Epilepsy Society are mentioned, as are efforts to turn landmarks purple in support of the cause. People share personal stories and show support through donations, events, and social media posts.
Topic Modeling
- Purple Day 2023 and Epilepsy Awareness
- Promoting awareness and removing stigma of Epilepsy
- Showcasing support for Epilepsy charities and organizations
- Raising funds for Epilepsy research and support
- Dedicating events and activities to honoring those who suffer from Epilepsy
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions related to Purple Day, an international epilepsy awareness day. Some tweets express support for individuals living with epilepsy, highlighting their strength and courage. Other tweets aim to raise awareness and remove stigma around epilepsy, emphasizing the harms the condition can cause, including sudden unexplained death. Many tweets express gratitude for organizations like Epilepsy Scotland and the Epilepsy Society for their work in supporting individuals living with epilepsy and advocating for further research and support for the condition. Some tweets also mention specific activities, such as landmark illuminations and fundraising events, designed to raise awareness and generate support for epilepsy. Overall, the tweets reflect a positive and supportive attitude towards individuals living with epilepsy, while also calling attention to the need for greater understanding and support for this condition.
Trend Analysis
- Purple Day 2023 - Multiple tweets refer to Purple Day 2023, an international awareness day for epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Awareness - The main focus of these tweets is to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact. Many organizations, including Epilepsy Scotland and Epilepsy Action, are mentioned as a part of efforts to spread awareness.
- Purple - As Purple Day's color is purple, the color features heavily in the tweets' messages and images to champion the cause.
- SUDEP - Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is highlighted in a tweet as a potentially deadly risk suffered by people living with epilepsy.
- Landmarks and Building Lighting - Several tweets mention landmarks and buildings that are going to be lit in purple to raise awareness of epilepsy during Purple Day 2023.
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
81
Percentage of total tweets
45%
Number of Original tweets
41
Percentage of total tweets
23%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
177
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
46
Percentage of total tweets
25%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
14
Percentage of total tweets
7%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
92
Percentage of total tweets
51%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for iPhone | 72 |
| Twitter Web App | 45 |
| Twitter for Android | 35 |
| Twitter for iPad | 11 |
| EpMatch | 4 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| suzannezeedyk | Suzanne Zeedyk | Helping build a society that's trauma-informed. We all need strong internal teddy bears to fight the sabre tooth tigers. Speaker, trainer, researcher, agitator | 40,654 |
| Dr_PhilippaW | Dr Philippa Whitford | I’m delighted to be MP for Central Ayrshire and will do my best to assist constituents and work with local community groups and industries. | 40,506 |
| ClanIHC | Glasgow Clan 🏒🤘🏻🎸 | The official Twitter account of the @AspGlasgowWest Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey Club. We compete in the @officialEIHL & play our home games at @ArenaBraehead. | 35,934 |
| alisonthewliss | Alison Thewliss 🧡 | SNP MP for Glasgow Central RTs not necessarily endorsements! Professional level curtseying, apparently. alison.thewliss.mp@parliament.uk | 33,300 |
| epilepsyaction | Epilepsy Action | The UK's leading member-led epilepsy charity, providing information for the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK and anyone with an interest in the condition | 31,480 |
| epilepsysociety | Epilepsy Society | Transforming lives through advocacy, research & care 💜Helpline@epilepsysociety.org.uk 01494 601 400📞Info- our website | 30,360 |
| PaulJSweeney | Paul Sweeney | Labour & Co-operative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow. | 29,257 |
| FoysolChoudhury | Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP | Member of the Scottish Parliament | Shadow Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development | Equality Campaigner | Dad | Lothian MSP @ScottishLabour | 19,977 |
| queensparkfc | Queen's Park FC | - | 19,553 |
| DougChapmanSNP | Douglas Chapman MP 🏴 | Dunfermline & West Fife : Independence : SME,Enterprise & Innovation : @CommonsTreasury :ArcticNordic :Constituents pls contact douglas.chapman.mp@parliament.uk | 16,275 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoysolChoudhury | Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP | Member of the Scottish Parliament | Shadow Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development | Equality Campaigner | Dad | Lothian MSP @ScottishLabour | 14,186 |
| alisonthewliss | Alison Thewliss 🧡 | SNP MP for Glasgow Central RTs not necessarily endorsements! Professional level curtseying, apparently. alison.thewliss.mp@parliament.uk | 9,001 |
| lance_fogan | Lance Fogan | I am Professor of Neurology at UCLA School of Medicine. I teach neurology and examine brains. My novel DINGS tells of a family touched by epilepsy. | 8,419 |
| alighirl77 | Alison McGinley | - | 7,530 |
| PaulJSweeney | Paul Sweeney | Labour & Co-operative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow. | 7,307 |
| DougChapmanSNP | Douglas Chapman MP 🏴 | Dunfermline & West Fife : Independence : SME,Enterprise & Innovation : @CommonsTreasury :ArcticNordic :Constituents pls contact douglas.chapman.mp@parliament.uk | 5,822 |
| epilepsy_scot | Epilepsy Scotland | Practical & emotional support, lots of epilepsy information on our website, friendly (and sometimes entertaining!) tweeters. Freephone helpline 0808 800 2200 | 5,488 |
| SeanPreneur | Sean Hamilton | 32 Now ouch! #RoyalGreenwich passion for #Health #MedTech #Medicine #Neuro #Business #Events #Sport #Epilepsy & more… Mantra i#GoBIgorGoHome #Seanpreneur | 5,002 |
| RichRJohnstone | Richard Johnstone | Executive editor @globegov. Government news, politics and policy, with the usual caveats, plus assorted thoughts. | 4,999 |
| Archie_Sturrock | Archippus Sturrock | Adviser @ScotParl. 🏴 @FrancoBritish Leader. 🇫🇷 @ULIP_French alumnus. 🎓 Patron @FranceAlumni. Welsh-Scottish poet published as RJ Arkhipov. 📚 | 4,999 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| MichaelSturrock | Head of Comms & Outreach, @AngusRobertson MSP | Trustee, @Epilepsy_Scot | Founder, @From_NoToYes | Alum @UCL, @SciencesPo & @SheffieldUni | 🏳️🌈 He•Him | 6 |
| hollyw_1719 | Scottish Actress; Writer; Speaker @ITAKOM_CONF 2023 ; “The challenge is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else" - E.E. Cummings | 6 |
| AshMcCann1 | Continuing my journey of growth with mindfulness, meditation, laughter therapy and a passion to share my journey. Health and Wellbeing Coordinator @tigers_uk | 6 |
| epilepsy_scot | Practical & emotional support, lots of epilepsy information on our website, friendly (and sometimes entertaining!) tweeters. Freephone helpline 0808 800 2200 | 5 |
| RCunningham_MMM | Fifer | Editor @MountainsMM | Scotland’s Media Walking Champion 2021 | Mental health campaigner | 🏔️ 282/282 | 5 |
| CaitlynCarberry | 24 years old, Early Years Practitioner, mum to 1, passionate about child care and early brain development. In a world where you can be anything.. be kind ✨ | 4 |
| EdinUniMedicine | Sharing news from Edinburgh Medical School and College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine communities @EdinburghUni Office hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. | 4 |
| epstrong | Epilepsy Dating - Pre-signup at https://t.co/a5T1BMRlal | 4 |
| paulinescott222 | Co-owner & MD of @TIGERS_UK @lullabynursery @ParadigmL_scape. Grateful Mum of 2. Reformed perfectionist. | 3 |
| ClanIHC | The official Twitter account of the @AspGlasgowWest Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey Club. We compete in the @officialEIHL & play our home games at @ArenaBraehead. | 3 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1639901102874263554 | Today is #PurpleDay2023 I am wearing my purple heart 💜 to raise awareness of #Epilepsy and the harms it can cause including sudden unexplained death - #SUDEP Wear your #PurpleHeart 💜 today @SudepAction @epilepsy_scot @epilepsysociety #PurpleHearts 💜 💜 💜 https://t.co/L8rTTHAXl9 | 43 |
| 1639950006097510402 | Happy #PurpleDay everyone! 💜🤗 Love seeing all the purple tweets! 😄 #EpilepsyAwareness @epilepsysociety @epilepsy_scot @epilepsyaction @kaileyh175 @EpilepsyConnexn @sallyephillips @MindroomInform @EpilepsyErin @SueReviews @ITAKOM_CONF @theCousinLab @Emma4facs https://t.co/JrhIeCxEmT | 18 |
| 1639829758136684545 | Aujourd’hui, c’est le @PurpleDay ! Nous souhaitons une bonne journée : 👉 à toutes les personnes souffrant d’épilepsie en France, 👉 à leurs proches qui les soutiennent au quotidien #PurpleDay @CassidyMeganPD @PurpleDayEvryDa @epilepsy_scot @Epilepsy_Center @EFEPA @epilepsyyork https://t.co/A3NdwaK0VR | 17 |
| 1638518568416313344 | @theSNP benches supporting @epilepsy_scot campaign today to encourage further research and support for those living with this condition. @EpilepsyRUK https://t.co/NWwm0bcl5w | 11 |
| 1637848539458945025 | We're taking on @thekiltwalk in Glasgow in aid of @epilepsy_scot & in memory of our friend & colleague, Richard. Ahead of the walk, @butleratigris, is shaving his head! His hair will go to @LPTrustUK, with donations to @epilepsy_scot. Support Oliver 👇 https://t.co/DpMHr7cVQb https://t.co/a2cRG9A9T3 | 10 |
| 1639922660451688450 | 💜💜HAPPY PURPLE DAY 💜💜 today is a day for Epilepsy Awareness. All who suffer with this condition, stay strong. you’re all warriors 💪🏾🟣 @youngepilepsy @epilepsyaction @epilepsysociety @AOEpilepsy @Helmets4Helmets @epilepsyballer @CureEpilepsy @epilepsy_scot @ElmoSurfer | 10 |
| 1638285878207340551 | Look out for landmarks across Scotland turning purple this weekend for Purple Day in support of #epilepsy awareness. David Coates at @epilepsy_scot has been working hard to get around 50 buildings, bridges and visitor attractions signed up to take part. https://t.co/MSCMja0BHQ | 8 |
| 1639296016108212224 | The club are honoured to be playing a part in remembering Martin Kelly and supporting @Epilepsy_Scot's Purple Day at tonight's game against Arbroath. Read more https://t.co/qbqmJTuWNf https://t.co/dxj6zk8UTo | 8 |
| 1639959770718261250 | 💜 Giving my support to @epilepsy_scot today for Purple Day. Find out more about their work here: https://t.co/bDfGqnlzEH #EpilepsyAwareness #PurpleDay2023 https://t.co/Ng5dnwJ3ef | 7 |
| 1638312166523564037 | ✅🏊♂️day 26/28 of my double marathon swim to raise money for @epilepsy_scot complete! 📍That’s the distance between my house in Edinburgh & the Epilepsy Scotland office in Glasgow, working out at about 3km (122 lengths) every day for 28 days ahead of https://t.co/1Pb0OQXhUX… https://t.co/hFF20BBcZ4 https://t.co/SeLqX6lHkr | 7 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1639901102874263554 | Today is #PurpleDay2023 I am wearing my purple heart 💜 to raise awareness of #Epilepsy and the harms it can cause including sudden unexplained death - #SUDEP Wear your #PurpleHeart 💜 today @SudepAction @epilepsy_scot @epilepsysociety #PurpleHearts 💜 💜 💜 https://t.co/L8rTTHAXl9 | 168 |
| 1638923966982025217 | I am wearing Purple in the Scottish Parliament today ahead of International Epilepsy Awareness Day on Sunday 26 March 2023. #PurpleDay2023 is an opportunity to promote awareness and remove stigma around this condition that impacts 58,000 people living in Scotland @epilepsy_scot https://t.co/7xOhuJk8px | 66 |
| 1639950006097510402 | Happy #PurpleDay everyone! 💜🤗 Love seeing all the purple tweets! 😄 #EpilepsyAwareness @epilepsysociety @epilepsy_scot @epilepsyaction @kaileyh175 @EpilepsyConnexn @sallyephillips @MindroomInform @EpilepsyErin @SueReviews @ITAKOM_CONF @theCousinLab @Emma4facs https://t.co/JrhIeCxEmT | 59 |
| 1639922660451688450 | 💜💜HAPPY PURPLE DAY 💜💜 today is a day for Epilepsy Awareness. All who suffer with this condition, stay strong. you’re all warriors 💪🏾🟣 @youngepilepsy @epilepsyaction @epilepsysociety @AOEpilepsy @Helmets4Helmets @epilepsyballer @CureEpilepsy @epilepsy_scot @ElmoSurfer | 57 |
| 1638285878207340551 | Look out for landmarks across Scotland turning purple this weekend for Purple Day in support of #epilepsy awareness. David Coates at @epilepsy_scot has been working hard to get around 50 buildings, bridges and visitor attractions signed up to take part. https://t.co/MSCMja0BHQ | 47 |
| 1639017349830393857 | Thank you to Cllr @RozaSalih and @GlasgowCC for allowing @epilepsy_scot to give a presentation to councillors earlier today on the work of the charity, ahead of #PurpleDay this Sunday. There are estimated to be around 6,500 Glaswegians living with #epilepsy. https://t.co/m3mn6rxqLe | 47 |
| 1638518568416313344 | @theSNP benches supporting @epilepsy_scot campaign today to encourage further research and support for those living with this condition. @EpilepsyRUK https://t.co/NWwm0bcl5w | 34 |
| 1639296016108212224 | The club are honoured to be playing a part in remembering Martin Kelly and supporting @Epilepsy_Scot's Purple Day at tonight's game against Arbroath. Read more https://t.co/qbqmJTuWNf https://t.co/dxj6zk8UTo | 30 |
| 1639959770718261250 | 💜 Giving my support to @epilepsy_scot today for Purple Day. Find out more about their work here: https://t.co/bDfGqnlzEH #EpilepsyAwareness #PurpleDay2023 https://t.co/Ng5dnwJ3ef | 28 |
| 1639937738991362050 | Today is Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy. Over 600,000 people in the UK are living with epilepsy. I am very pleased to support @epilepsy_scot and the @epilepsysociety to help raise awareness of this condition and transform the lives of those living with epilepsy. https://t.co/GdrH8s5chG | 28 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #epilepsy | 47 |
| #purpleday | 46 |
| #epilepsyawareness | 34 |
| #purpleday2023 | 26 |
| #seizures | 9 |
| #talkepilepsy | 7 |
| #seizureawareness | 5 |
| #fundraising | 5 |
| #epilepsywarriors | 5 |
| #sudep | 3 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @epilepsy_scot | 182 |
| @epilepsysociety | 32 |
| @epilepsyaction | 23 |
| @epilepsyruk | 22 |
| @mmecedinburgh | 17 |
| @butleratigris | 14 |
| @dr_philippaw | 12 |
| @youngepilepsy | 11 |
| @purpleday | 10 |
| @epilepsyconnexn | 10 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
101
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 💜 | 89 | purple_heart |
| 🟣 | 9 | purple_circle |
| 🏊♂️ | 9 | man_swimming |
| ✅ | 8 | check_mark_button |
| 👉 | 6 | backhand_index_pointing_right |
| 👇 | 6 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
| 💪🏻 | 4 | flexed_biceps_light_skin_tone |
| 📍 | 4 | round_pushpin |
| 💪🏾 | 3 | flexed_biceps_medium-dark_skin_tone |
| 😍 | 3 | smiling_face_with_heart-eyes |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Smileys & Emotion | 111 |
| People & Body | 35 |
| Symbols | 17 |
| Objects | 10 |
| Animals & Nature | 4 |
| Activities | 3 |