People in Llandudno with difficult to control epilepsy are being invited to attend an information workshop hosted by Epilepsy Action Cymru. Offering information on treatment other than medication, it is ideal for anyone with epilepsy and those with an interest in the condition, including families and carers.
A Ballymena woman, whose son has epilepsy, has organised a disco event for charity. Sarah Brolly is hosting the event on Saturday 20 October at the Bridge Bar, Dunloy. Sarah will be raising vital funds for UK-wide charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 600,000 people with epilepsy across the UK.
Sarah, who lives in Dunloy, is organising the event because her son Declan, 13, has recently been diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy. This kind of epilepsy only affects around three per cent of people with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland, part of the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is holding an event called Treatment options beyond medication for hard to control epilepsy.
This event will take place on Saturday 22 September from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast.
The event is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy. Speakers will include Dr Jim Morrow, consultant neurologist, and Mr Gavin Quigley, consultant neurosurgeon, from the Royal Hospital, Belfast. A dietician will be present too.