Alison Brennen, treasurer of Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland Antrim Branch, has received the Branch Member of the Year Northern Ireland award in recognition of her work here. Additionally, Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland Antrim Branch has received a ‘highly commended’ award for the work it does as part of the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy charity.
Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is hosting a seminar in Armagh to provide support to people with epilepsy.
It will take place on Tuesday 24 May at Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.
Morina Clarke, Northern Ireland Manager, said: “We are organising a series of events across Northern Ireland during 2011. This event focuses on the work of the epilepsy specialist nurse in the Southern Trust.”
Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland is appealing for people to pull on their walking shoes to support National Epilepsy Week (15 - 21 May 2011). The Lagan Valley walk will take place on 15 May and is an annual event to raise awareness of epilepsy. It also raises funds to help support the 13,000 people living with epilepsy in Northern Ireland.