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2007
Release date: Thursday 27 September 2007
Want to know more about epilepsy?
All those interested or wanting to know more about epilepsy can pop into the Tower Building, at the University of Dundee. On Thursday 27 September, from 6pm to 8pm there will be free information and advice available in room G8. Epilepsy Scotland Helpline staff will be there to answer questions and highlight the range of support and training courses provided by the national charity.
User Involvement Officer Dave Budd is encouraging people living in and around Dundee City to come and talk about local epilepsy services and to find out about Epilepsy Scotland’s activities. He said: “This information evening offers the chance for people to share experiences of what’s needed for Dundee. We want people to tell us what we can do to help and also discuss other changes they would like to see.”
You can speak to epilepsy specialist nurse, Angela Norman, representatives from Family Action for Children with Epilepsy and Epilepsy Scotland’s staff and local support group. This information evening is part of a rolling programme of public awareness-raising events across the country. There’s no limit to the number of friends, family and carers you can bring along!
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Notes to editor
1. A photo call will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 27 September in room G8, Tower Building, University of Dundee. Epilepsy Scotland’s User Involvement Officer, Dave Budd will be available for interview beforehand and at the event.
2. Epilepsy Scotland works with people affected by epilepsy to ensure that their voice is heard. We campaign for improved healthcare, better information provision and an end to stigma. This common serious neurological condition affects one in130 people. We represent nearly 40,000 Scots with epilepsy, their families and carers. In Dundee City, around 1120 people are likely to have epilepsy. Our freephone Helpline (0808 800 2200) offers advice, support and information is available from our website: www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
3. For more details please contact: Dave Budd, User Involvement Officer on 0141 427 4911 or Allana Parker, Communications Manager on: 0141 419 1701 or 07884 012 147.