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In the June 2009 edition of Epilepsy Today

An early warning when you’re dogged by seizures

Whether dogs are able to sense seizures before they happen has been a topic of heated debate for some time.While many say it is impossible, the loving owners of seizure alert dogs insist that it’s not. In the first of a two-part feature, Peter Fox explores how these dogs are trained – and how one Epilepsy Action member found herself in need of one.

A Welsh welcome for service development

After several delays, the new Service Development Directive for Epilepsy was recently launched in Wales. Peter Fox speaks to consultant neurologist, Phil Smith, about what brought about the change and exactly what the directive means for people with epilepsy.

What’s the LINk?

A new Department of Health initiative is gathering momentum, encouraging people to change their local health services by pulling together. Peter Fox speaks to Alison Hobbs about forming a Local Involvement Network – or LINk.

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