Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is launching a branch in Salisbury to support local people affected by epilepsy.
The launch will take place on Wednesday 14 October from 6.15pm to 8.15pm in the Canterbury Room at St. Thomas's Church, St. Thomas's Square, Salisbury. Information will be available on a range of issues including advice on living with epilepsy and caring for people with the condition. Mark McDaid, regional services manager for the South West, will speak about the work of Epilepsy Action.
Mark said: "Epilepsy Action, supported by local volunteers, has been developing a branch in the Salisbury area. Thanks to the hard work of our local volunteers, we are now ready to launch the Salisbury Branch of Epilepsy Action.
"It would be fantastic if people in Salisbury and the surrounding areas could come together to support this event. The launch is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy and will support those living with the condition, as well as their families and carers.
"Please come along and help us celebrate the development of another branch of Epilepsy Action."
For more information about the launch of the Salisbury Branch of Epilepsy Action, contact Mark McDaid on 01291 621 478 or email mmcdaid@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 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 686,500 people through a range of services, including its advice and information service and Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. For further information about the work of Epilepsy Action please visit www.epilepsy.org.uk