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South West England Press Releases

Experts speak at Truro epilepsy seminar

13 November, 2009

National charity Epilepsy Action is holding a seminar in Truro on Monday 30 November to help support people living with epilepsy in the area. 

The seminar will take place at Truro Town Hall, Boscawen Street, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. The event is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy.  Guest speakers include Mary Parrett, epilepsy specialist nurse and Steve McCarthy, secretary of the North Devon Branch of Epilepsy Action. Mark McDaid, the charity's regional services manager for the south west, will also speak at the seminar.

Wells boy questions politicians at Parliament

29 October, 2009

A Wells boy, who has epilepsy, attended a Question Time-style event at the Houses of Parliament earlier this week.  John Hancock, aged 15, was invited to the event by national charity, Epilepsy Action.

The event was organised by an alliance of more than 30 health charities. Over 40 school children and young people with different health conditions were given the chance to put their questions about health support at school to a panel of politicians. Currently, support for many health conditions at school is a postcode lottery.

Epilepsy Action branch launches in Salisbury

1 October, 2009

Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is launching a branch in Salisbury to support local people affected by epilepsy.

The launch will take place on Wednesday 14 October from 6.15pm to 8.15pm in the Canterbury Room at St. Thomas's Church, St. Thomas's Square, Salisbury. Information will be available on a range of issues including advice on living with epilepsy and caring for people with the condition. Mark McDaid, regional services manager for the South West, will speak about the work of Epilepsy Action.

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