Communications

Communications Manager, Sue Mitchell

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Sue is responsible for the team that manages all aspects of Epilepsy Action’s communication with the public and the media. The seven team members are responsible for the following areas of work:

Public relations

The PR team works to raise the profile of epilepsy & Epilepsy Action in the media. We recruit case studies and celebrity supporters. We also run campaigns to lobby for positive change, such as our recent successful campaign to ensure future supplies of the drug Mysoline.

Design & Print

The design team produce almost all of Epilepsy Action’s print, from letterheads to information booklets. We edit and design 'Epilepsy Today' and 'Bubble'. We produce over 120 different publications every year - over 1.27 million pieces of print.

Corporate image

We work to ensure that Epilepsy Action’s goals and opinions are accurately represented. We also make sure that our logo is used correctly and that all our materials are accessible and reflect the diversity of our members and service users.

Internet services

The web team oversee all of Epilepsy Action’s ‘new media’ services. Using the internet has enabled us to reach many more people - in 1994 Epilepsy Action directly helped 80,000 people; in 2005 that had grown to over 550,000!

Website

Epilepsy Action’s website is Europe’s most popular epilepsy website, used by over 2,300 people every day. The web team builds and maintains the site, updating it several times a day.

Online community

With over 3,000 members our online community provides a secure and supportive ‘virtual’ meeting place for people with epilepsy. Share experiences and support, swap information and make friends - all at the click of a mouse.