North East England Press Releases

Epilepsy Action holds action day in Newcastle

Published on Monday, October 3, 2011

Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is holding an information day to support people with epilepsy, their families and carers. 

The event will take place on Saturday 15 October, at Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, from 9.30am until 3.00pm. It is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy. 

South Shields mum goes the extra mile for epilepsy charity

Published on Wednesday, August 4, 2010

A South Shields mum, whose son has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete the Bupa Great North Run. Jane Payne will take part to raise vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation. 

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Skelton mum goes the extra mile for epilepsy charity

Published on Tuesday, September 1, 2009

A Skelton woman, whose daughter has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete the Bupa Great North Run. Carol Palin will take part to raise vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation. 

South Shields epilepsy advice and information meeting

Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Epilepsy Action is holding a meeting on Thursday 23 April with a view of forming a new branch in South Shields, and supporting people affected by epilepsy in the area.

Epilepsy advice and information day in South Shields

Published on Monday, February 9, 2009

Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is holding an advice and information day on Saturday 21 February to support people affected by epilepsy in the area.

Get “Out In The Open” For Charity (Stockton)

Published on Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Volunteers from Epilepsy Action’s Stockton branch will be helping to bring epilepsy “Out in the Open” for this years National Epilepsy Week (18-25 May) by holding a number of events.

Stockton superheroes 'out in the open'

Published on Friday, May 2, 2008

Volunteers from Epilepsy Action’s Stockton branch will be helping to bring epilepsy “Out in the Open” by dressing up as super heroes for a local sponsored walk.

Walking Proud for Epilepsy Action (Gateshead)

Published on Thursday, May 1, 2008

Gateshead’s Dianne Langthorne is getting ready for a mammoth 95 mile walk in aid of Epilepsy Action.

Epilepsy Action talk on epilepsy surgery (Stockton)

Published on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Stockport branch of Epilepsy Action, is to hold a meeting with a talk by a leading epilepsy specialist from 7.00pm-9.00pm on Wednesday May 7, 2008.

Durham and district conference on Epilepsy

Published on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

The Durham and District branch of Epilepsy Action is to hold a conference on Saturday April 5. The event will run from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Durham County Hall, Durham County Council.

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