The Taunton Branch of national charity, Epilepsy Action, is to hold regular meetings to support people affected by epilepsy in the area.
The meetings will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on the second Thursday of each month the County Stores Restaurant, North Street, Taunton. They are open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy.
Mark McDaid, regional services manager for south west England at Epilepsy Action, said: "The Taunton Branch of Epilepsy Action is open to anyone with epilepsy, people living with the condition, carers, friends or relatives. The meetings are an ideal opportunity to talk to people who understand what it is like to live with epilepsy, and find out more information as well as a chance to help raise awareness of epilepsy in the local community. We are extremely lucky to have epilepsy specialist nurse, Teresa Smith, present at most of the meetings."
For more information about the Taunton Branch of Epilepsy Action or the work of Epilepsy Action in south west England, contact Mark McDaid on 01291 621478 or 07841 416966, or email mmcdaid@epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action has an extensive network of branches throughout the UK which are run by volunteers. Most hold regular meetings and offer a mixture of social events and informative talks and discussions.
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 more information about the work of Epilepsy Action, please visit www.epilepsy.org.uk or call the Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050.