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 launch will take place on Wednesday 5 October at Harlow Health Resource Centre, Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, Harlow. It will run from 7.00pm until 9.15pm and is open to everyone with an interest in epilepsy.
The guest speaker is Dr Sue Rogers-Weedon, Associate Specialist in Neurology, at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.
The new branch will organise a variety of events and activities for people with epilepsy in the local area. Local volunteers will talk about local activities within Epilepsy Action.
Marie Edgar, Epilepsy Action's local services manager for south east England, said: “This meeting launches our new Harlow Branch, where we will support those living with epilepsy as well as their families and carers. You will be able to get information, meet other people with epilepsy and share experiences. Everyone is welcome. I also want to thank the volunteers from the Essex Forum of branches in Essex for their support in helping to bring a new branch to Harlow”
For more information about the Harlow Branch of Epilepsy Action, please contact Marie Edgar, Epilepsy Action's local services manager for south east England, on 01708 479 536 (mobile: 07801 544 520) or email medgar@epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action has an extensive network of branches throughout the UK. Branches hold regular meetings and offer a variety of social events and informative talks and discussions relating to epilepsy. Meetings offer the opportunity for people to help to raise awareness of the condition in the local community.
Epilepsy Action directly helps over 845,500 every year people through a range of services including its advice and information centre and Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. For information about the work of Epilepsy Action, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk