Local Campaigning - Preparing your case

Preparing your case

Make sure that you are clear about the following.

• The problem.
• Any research or legislation that supports your case (Contact Epilepsy Action as we may be able to provide this).
• The support you have.
• Constructive ways forward.

Campaigning for a new service

Before you start you should consider the following.

• Are you sure you have all the facts and have you double-checked they are correct?
• Do you have a clear aim – i.e. what you would like to see as a result of your campaign and can you identify the person or body that can give you the result you want?
• How much time do you have available to spend on the campaign? Is it to be a short, fixed term campaign or one that could be long-term?

Allies

It is always worth checking amongst your supporters for possible friends and allies to help in your campaign. These might include:

• A local councillor
• Professional workers who are sympathetic to your aim
• Other local groups with similar aims
• A local carers’ centre
• Your member of Parliament/European Parliament
• The local media
• Other people with the same interest – you may wish to form a group