WHAT will you be doing for National Epilepsy Week? 13 – 19 June 2010.
You can take part in National Epilepsy Week in lots of different ways.
The key theme of National Epilepsy Week 2010 is epilepsy and the under-25s. Our focus is on epilepsy information for children and young people.
Our forthcoming events for National Epilepsy Week –
13-19 June Cuillin FM radio broadcast NEW advert
14 June Information display, NInewells Hospital, Dundee
14-18 June Celebrity coffee mornings/afternoon teas, Glasgow/Edinburgh
14 June Constituency photo calls with MSPs
15, 16, 17 June JEC exhibition stand, Scottish Parliament
16 June Epilepsy Scotland parliamentary reception and book launch
17 June Garden Lobby photo call with MSPs
18 June Constituency photo calls with MSPs
19 June Parachute jump, St Andrews
19 June Titan Crane abseil, Glasgow
On 16 June 2010, we will be launching two illustrated children’s booklets about epilepsy at our parliamentary reception.
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Notes to the editor
* For case studies contact Allana Parker, communications manager, Epilepsy Scotland on 0141 419 1701.
* 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. People can email (enquiries@epilepsyscotland.org.uk), text 07786 209501, or download information from our website: www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
* For more details about National Epilepsy Week please contact: Allana Parker, communications manager on: 0141 419 1701 or 07884 012 147.
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