Epilepsy Action is to hold an information packed seminar on Saturday September 13 with a view to supporting people affected by epilepsy in the area.
The seminar will run from 1.00pm – 4.30pm in The Lecture Theatre at Southampton Guildhall, West Marlands Road. “Epilepsy the Options” is open to everyone with an interest in epilepsy and is aimed at providing those affected by the condition with up-to-date advice and information.
The event will feature a number of talks covering a wide range of epilepsy-related topics, including the life experience of people living with epilepsy and developing understanding of the condition within the community. Speakers will include epilepsy specialist nurse Kim Morley and Epilepsy Action accredited volunteer, Steve McCarthy. Lucy Kinton, consultant neurologist at Basingstoke and Southampton Hospitals, will be giving a presentation entitled, “Options for managing epilepsy”.
Mark McDaid, regional services manager for South West England, says: “We are hoping the event will be a starting point for developing new Epilepsy Action branches in the area. It would be fantastic if people in Hampshire and the surrounding areas could come together to provide a support network for all those people living with the condition in the region.”
To find out more about the event or to book your place please contact Jackie Kemp on 0113 210 8800.
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.