Professionals speak at Bournemouth epilepsy conference
The Bournemouth and Poole Branch of national charity, Epilepsy Action, is holding a conference on Saturday 13 March to support people with epilepsy, their families and carers.
The conference will take place at Marsham Court Hotel, Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, from 9.30am to 4.00pm. The event will provide an opportunity for people with epilepsy and their families to update themselves on the latest developments. It will also provide an opportunity to meet other people with the condition, and to meet Epilepsy Action staff and branch members. Lunch and refreshments will be provided and free information about many aspects of epilepsy will be available.
The conference will cover a range of topics. Guest speakers include epilepsy specialist nurses, Aideen Tarpey and Michelle Knight, from Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Epilepsy Action’s chief executive, Philip Lee. A representative from the Bournemouth and Poole Branch will also speak about the work carried out by the local branch.
Mark McDaid, regional services manager at Epilepsy Action, said: "The Bournemouth conference is open to anyone with epilepsy or an interest in the condition. It will be a great opportunity for people to find out more about living with epilepsy and the treatments and help available.
"We hope the conference will highlight the fantastic work of our speakers, epilepsy specialist nurses from Pool Hospital, and Epilepsy Action’s Bournemouth and Poole Branch. It will also inform on important issues affecting people living with epilepsy."
Seats are limited, so to book a place contact Mark McDaid, Epilepsy Action regional services manager for south west England on 01291 621478, or 07841 416 966. Alternatively, you can email mmcdaid@epilepsy.org.uk Tickets cost £17, with a reduced rate for concessions and Epilepsy Action members.
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.
Epilepsy Action directly help over 686,500 people each year through a range of services, including its advice and information centre and Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. For further information about the work of Epilepsy Action visit www.epilepsy.org.uk