The North Devon branch of Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is holding a seminar on Saturday November 1, to help support people living with the condition in the region.
The seminar will take place at Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street from 12.00pm to 3.00pm and is open to anyone with an interest in epilepsy. Guest speakers will include Steve McCarthy, an Epilepsy Action accredited volunteer and Teresa Smith, Sapphire epilepsy specialist nurse at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Mike Kerr, Professor at the Cardiff University School of Medicine, will also speak at the event. His talk will focus on how to reduce the psychological and social impacts of epilepsy.
Mark McDaid, regional services manager, said: “It would be fantastic if people in North Devon and the surrounding areas come together to support this event. We hope the seminar will highlight the fantastic work of Epilepsy Action’s North Devon branch, as well as inform on important issues affecting people living with epilepsy.”
Anyone who would like to attend the seminar, or would like further information, should contact Jackie Kemp on 0113 210 8800.
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, 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 or call the Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050.