South East England Press Releases

Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, invites you to its new branch in Harlow. The branch has been set up to support people in the local area affected by epilepsy. 

The Mid Essex Branch of Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is joining the Lions Family Fun Day – a free event with plenty of activities for all the family.

The event takes place at Promenade Park, Maldon, on 27 August. Epilepsy Action will have an information stand at the event and local branch members will be on hand from 11am until 5pm to give a variety of epilepsy advice and information to anyone with an interest in the condition. Family activities include kids go-karting, a pedigree dog show, and donkey rides.   

We have been made aware that a review of the case notes of children with epilepsy will take place at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. This is in response to concerns raised about the medical practice of a consultant paediatrician with an interest in epilepsy and neurology, at the hospital.

A Milton Keynes trio will cycle the length of the UK to raise money for national charity Epilepsy Action. 

The Basildon and Thurrock Branch of Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is joining the Thurrock Festival on 23 and 24 July. 

The festival venue is at the Grays Riverside Beach Park, Grays from 11am until 9pm on Saturday and until 8pm on Sunday. Epilepsy Action will be on hand to give information between 11am and 6pm each day. During the evening sessions, there will be a variety of music acts.

Staff and students at Canterbury College have beaten off competition from 220 other schools and colleges to be crowned category winners of National Doodle Day 2011. 

A Dorking woman is preparing to pull on her walking shoes to support Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy charity.

Gillian McCluskey has organised an Epilepsy Action Wonga Walk between Leatherhead and Dorking at 1.30pm on Sunday 15 May. Walkers can choose from three, five and 10 mile walks, starting and finishing at Bockett’s Farm, Fetcham. Gillian chose to organise the Wonga Walk event to bring the community together and involve people of all ages.

A Romford woman, whose adopted brother has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete this year’s Virgin London Marathon. Zoe Thomas will attempt the challenging 26.2 mile run on Sunday 17 April to raise vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 456,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.

A Chigwell mum, whose son has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete this year’s Virgin London Marathon. Melanie Rinaldi will attempt the challenging 26.2 mile run on Sunday 17 April to raise vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 456,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.

Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is hosting an epilepsy information event in Harlow to provide support to families with an interest in the condition. 

It will take place on Saturday 12 March at Studio Theatre, Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.