Epilepsy Action is to hold an information packed conference on Saturday September 20 with a view to supporting people affected by epilepsy in the Belfast area .The event, themed “Epilepsy the options” will take place from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Holiday Inn on Ormeau Avenue, Belfast.
The conference is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy and will cover a range of topics relating to the condition. Guest speakers include: Mr Philip Lee, chief executive of Epilepsy Action; Dr D Peake, paediatric consultant neurologist at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children; Dr Stephen Hunt, consultant neurologist at the Royal Hospital; Dr Muiriosa Connolly, clinical psychologist and Ena Bingham, epilepsy specialist nurse.
Morina Clarke, regional services manager for Northern Ireland said: “We are delighted with the speakers and range of topics to be included in this year’s Belfast conference. The event will provide people with the opportunity to learn about issues particularly relevant to women, children, treatment and the challenge of living with a long-term medical condition.”
She added: “Not only will delegates get to hear about the work of Epilepsy Action. There’ll also be the opportunity for them to meet epilepsy specialist nurses for one-to-one contact in the afternoon.”
Places are limited so book your place now by contacting Joanne Baker on 0113 210 8800, or email jbaker@epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, has an extensive network of branches throughout the UK. The branches hold regular meetings and offer a variety of social events and informative talks and discussions relating to epilepsy.
The meetings offer the opportunity for people to share their experiences of living with epilepsy and also raise awareness of the condition in the local community.
Last year alone, Epilepsy Action directly helped over 731,000 people through a range of services, including its advice and information centre and Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. For further information about the work of Epilepsy Action please visit www.epilepsy.org.uk.