This page is about events for people with epilepsy and their families- We also have information on professional epilepsy training courses
The local services team at Epilepsy Action organises a series of events each year. They range from workshops and seminars to roadshows and activities in sport or the arts.
These events provide people with epilepsy their families, carers and professionals the opportunity to
- meet other people living with epilepsy
- get up to date information about epilepsy
- get involved, ask questions or give input
- learn more about Epilepsy Action
- take part in activities in a safe environment
Some events are run for half a day or an evening, some for a full day. Refreshments are provided with lunch being offered at full day events.
- Ticket prices where applicable cover the cost of refreshments and any literature available.
- Many events are free to attend.
- This page is updated as information and booking forms for each event is available.
Please click on the information about the event and on the booking form to download the form.- Bookings should be made at least seven days in advance of the event.
For more information on any event listed please contact the local services department on 0113 2108 800 or email LSO@epilepsy.org.uk
Find out what is happening in your local area including events, groups and branch activities in the latest edition of Trunk.
Local event dates
Treatment options beyond medication for hard to control epilepsy
- 26 January 2013 - Llandudno
- 2 February 2013 - Birmingham
- 9 February 2013 - London
- 16 February 2013 - Bristol
- 23 February 2013 - Sheffield
If you would like more information about any of these events, please contact our local services team here at Epilepsy Action, either by phone on 0113 210 8800 or by email to LSO@epilepsy.org.uk.
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When I had to change my tablets .Due to weight gain, also IBS . So I went
on to Keppra , when I was on this tablets . My grand mall changed to shakes, awake, know what is happening . Were my grand mall was black out, then wake up 3 or up to 10 minutes later,without knowing what happened. Now I have changed to Lamotrigine , I have know idea what will happen when the tablets are working after the Keppra is out of my system , I am frightened .
Yours Faithfully
K Hoolbrook
Hi K Hoolbrook,
Thank you for your comment. It can be a frightening time when change your epilepsy medication. It can be especially frightening if you have had problems with epilepsy medicines in the past. But just because you have had problems in the past it doesn’t mean you will have problems with the change to lamotrigine. Hopefully, this may be the right medication for you.
If you are still struggling with the drug change over, maybe you could talk thing over with your epilepsy consultant, family doctor or epilepsy nurse.
I hope the change over goes well. If we can be of any more help, please feel free to contact us again, either by email helpline@epilepsy.org.uk or the Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050.
Regards
Diane
Advice and Information Officer