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2007
Release date: Friday 7 December 2007
Phased withdrawal of prescription charges
Epilepsy Scotland would have preferred the immediate scrapping of these charges but this phased move will help see an end to the current inequalities in the health care system.
Chief Executive, Susan Douglas-Scott, said: “We are pleased that Ministers have recognised that these charges are unfair. No-one should be denied access to quality health care and that includes access to medicines. The current system does just that; it denies access.
“The Minister’s announcement means that people with long term conditions will soon benefit from a cut in the cost of their medication. This is good news.
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Notes to editor
- 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 in 130 people. We represent nearly 40,000 Scots with epilepsy, their families and carers. Our freephone Helpline (0808 800 2200) offers advice, support and information is available from our website: www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
- For more details please contact: Allana Parker, Communications Manager on: 0141 419 1701 or 07884 012 147 or Craig Glover, Policy and Development Officer on: 0141 427 4911.