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Response from the Northern Ireland health minister Michael McGimpsey to our open letter

Submitted by Mark@Epilepsy Action on 20 July, 2009 - 11:16.

On 16 June we sent an open letter to the Northern Ireland health minister Michael McGimpsey about epilepsy care in Northern Ireland.

We have received the following reply:

29th June 2009

Dear Mr Wigglesworth,

Thank you for your letter of 16 June on behalf of Epilepsy Action asking that I meet with you to discuss the services available in Northern Ireland for those suffering from epilepsy.

I hope you will understand that due to the current situation with swine flu and heavy diary pressures I am unable to accept your invitation.

Michael McGimpsey MLA
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety

 Letter

Comments

What a waste of space Mr McGimpsey is...this response with rubbish excuses is scandelous and unfortunately indicative of most politicians' attitude towards epilepsy sufferers. I urge everyone to write to their local MP/MLA to expose them to what living with epilepsy means and to push for improved care in all regions.

Submitted by karlos on 13 August, 2009 - 14:26.

Says it all really doesn't it?

Submitted by Laura on 25 July, 2009 - 09:06.