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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Press Releases

Epilepsy nurse for NHS Highland

5 January, 2009

Adults throughout the Highlands are to benefit from improved epilepsy services with the appointment of the region's first Sapphire Nurse.

Epilepsy Action, in conjunction with NHS Highland, has appointed Donald 'Tosh' Mackintosh as a nurse who specialises in caring for people with epilepsy who also have learning disabilities.  Based in Inverness and travelling to areas across the Highlands, Tosh will be working in partnership with NHS Highland consultants and nurses to provide the vital service.

Rowena On The Run For Epilepsy Action

15 October, 2008

Rowena Trevor from Pontypridd and dad Gordon from Shrewsbury will be taking on the challenge of running the Dublin Marathon in aid of national charity, Epilepsy Action on Monday October 27.

The brave pair will be amongst thousands attempting the 26-mile run through the historic Georgian streets of Dublin, despite Rowena's recent operation to try and control her epilepsy. They are taking part with the hope of raising £1000 to help support people living with the condition.

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