A group of volunteers are to start a local branch of the charity Epilepsy Action, to support people with epilepsy and their families in Oldham.
This follows on from an initial meeting in March where there was a high level of interest.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday April 24 at 7.30pm at the NHS Walk–In Centre, John Street, Oldham.
Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led charity, is holding a tin collection and advice and information day on Saturday April 28 from 10.30am until 4 pm at Oswaldtwistle Mills.
The aim of the tin collection is to raise funds for the volunteer-led support group in the area. The Epilepsy Action Blackburn and Hyndburn branch meet on the last Wednesday in every month at 7.15 pm in either Blackburn Library, Northgate entrance, Blackburn, or Maundy Grange, Abbey Street, Accrington.
Epilepsy Action Carlisle branch is holding a public information evening on Monday April 16 from 7pm until 9pm in the Tythe Barn, West Walls, Carlisle. Epilepsy Action is the UK’s largest member-led charity.
The event will focus on epilepsy medication, and is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy. For further details, please contact Annie Thompson 01904 425479 / 07843 359784 or the branch chair Cath 07725 530131.