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2007
Release date: Saturday 6 October 2007
Working with epilepsy?
If you want to know more about epilepsy and employment then come and see Epilepsy Scotland’s information market place. It will be held in the Dewars Conference Centre, Glover Street, Perth. On Saturday 6 October, from 2pm to 3pm there will be free information and advice available in the Gannochy Suite. Epilepsy Scotland’s trained staff will be there to answer questions and highlight the range of support provided by the national charity. Local support group Family Action for Children with Epilepsy will also be there to give advice on the day.
User Involvement Officer Dave Budd is encouraging people living in and around Perth to come and talk about their employment experiences and to find out about Epilepsy Scotland’s activities. He said: “People don’t like talking about epilepsy. That’s why events like this are so important it offers people the chance to share their experiences. We want people to tell us what we can do to help. We also want to hear people’s views about local services and discuss other changes they would like to see.”
Provost John Hulbert and local MSPs Keith Brown and Richard Simpson will also be attending the event.
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Notes to editor
1. Photo opportunity
A photo call will be held at 2pm on Saturday 6 October, in the Dewars Conference Centre, Perth. Epilepsy Scotland’s User Involvement Officer, Dave Budd and Allana Parker will be available for interview beforehand and at the event.
2. Epilepsy Scotland are holding their AGM in Perth from 12.30 till 1pm
3. 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 Perth, around 611 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
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. 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.