Northern Ireland children’s epilepsy services
June 2009
Epilepsy Action has heavily criticised current paediatric epilepsy services in Northern Ireland. Services are failing children with epilepsy across the country, forcing desperate families to travel abroad to access the treatment they need.
- 16 June 2009: An Open Letter to Michael McGimpsey MLA, Northern Ireland Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- 29 June 2009: Response from Michael McGimpsey
- 11 June: Press release: Epilepsy Action heavily criticises children's epilepsy services in Northern Ireland
- 10 June: BBC Northern Ireland’s Newsline programme is doing an investigation into children’s epilepsy services in the region
Campaigns
- Automatic substitution of anti-epileptic drugs (updated 5 February 2010)
- Epilepsy in England: time for change
- Women's campaigns
- National Epilepsy Week
- 'Epilepsy Aware' scheme for GP practices and pharmacies
- 'Epilepsy Aware' scheme for beauty therapists
- Previous campaigns
- Campaign Supporters' Group
- Consultation responses
- How Do I Lobby For Better Epilepsy Services?
- Surveys
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Epilepsy Helpline
- UK freephone 0808 800 5050
- International +44 113 210 8850
- Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
- Txt msg: 07797 805 390 info
- Live online: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1230-1330 UK time






