Epilepsy Action is to hold an information packed conference on Saturday July 19 with a view to supporting people affected by epilepsy in the Guildford area. The event will run from 10.00am–4.00pm at the Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford.
The conference will feature five speakers including Dr John Duncan, consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology, Sally Ann Remnant, Sapphire epilepsy specialist nurse from Surrey PCT and Dr. Michael Marsh, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Kings College Hospital, London. The other speakers are Vicky Rimmer, a Roald Dahl Sapphire epilepsy specialist paediatric nurse and Ruth Bruell, a parent and accredited volunteer.
Susan Mistry, regional services manager for London and the south east said: “This event is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in epilepsy to learn more about the condition and related issues, including treatment, women’s issues and the support available for carers and patients.”
She continues: “We have a range of excellent speakers and there will be a wide variety of vital information so please come along and you’ll be made very welcome.”
To find out more about the event or to book your place please contact Lynne Procter on 0113 210 8800 or email lprocter@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. For further information about the work of Epilepsy Action please visit www.epilepsy.org.uk.
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