Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation is setting up a branch in Dorset to support local people affected by epilepsy.
In partnership with epilepsy specialist nurses, Michelle Knight and Aideen Tarpey, the charity is organising a variety of events in the area. Epilepsy Action hopes to raise awareness of the branch and recruit volunteers.
A Taunton school girl has been chosen as a winner in this year's National Doodle Day competition.
Bethany Husband, 10, was one of hundreds to take part in National Doodle Day earlier this year. The fun event is held annually in aid of two charities, Epilepsy Action and the Neurofibromatosis Association. Members of the public are invited to submit doodles into the national competition.
The Plymouth branch of Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is holding a conference on Saturday 28 March to support people affected by epilepsy in the area.
The event will take place from 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Copthorne Hotel on Armada Way, Plymouth. There will be a variety of interactive workshops happening throughout the day. The event starts with a workshop on ‘managing your medication’ by epilepsy specialist nurse, Debbie Coker and a talk from Dr Sadler, consultant neurologist at the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.