The Southend branch of Epilepsy Action is to hold an informative open meeting on Thursday September 18 with the aim of supporting people affected by epilepsy in the area.
The event will run from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the SAVS Centre on Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea and will feature a talk from epilepsy specialist nurse; Stephen Williams from the Southend University Hospital NHS Trust. Topics covered will include seizure control and epilepsy medication.
Mark McDaid, acting regional services manager for central England said: “The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy who wants to learn more about the condition, types of seizures and the epilepsy treatments available. There is no need to book ahead, just come along.”
The Southend branch of Epilepsy Action meets on the third Thursday of every month, anyone who would like further information or to become involved with the local branch, please contact Stuart on 01702 582230.
Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation helped over 731,000 people alone last year. The charity has an extensive network of branches throughout the UK which hold regular meetings and offer a variety of social events, informative talks and discussions relating to epilepsy. The meetings offer the opportunity for people to share their experiences of living with epilepsy and raise awareness of the condition in the local community.
For further information about the work of Epilepsy Action, or to seek advice about epilepsy-related issues, call the Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050 or visit www.epilepsy.org.uk