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 | EPILEPSY ACTION |
Epilepsy Action was founded in 1950, and is the leading
charity concerned with improving the quality of life for people in the
community with epilepsy. Aims The association aims to: - provide information to anyone with an interest in epilepsy
- improve the understanding of epilepsy in schools, and raise educational
standards
- help people with epilepsy to lead healthy, active lives, unhampered by
their condition
- help people with epilepsy to have a fair chance of finding and keeping a
job
- provide support for people with epilepsy and those who care for them
- raise standards of care through contact with doctors, nurses, social
workers, government, and other organisations
It has a network of 150 branches in most parts of the UK. Each offers
support to local people and raises money to help the charity. Literature and videosThe association has an extensive range of booklets and video material
available (for purchase or hire), covering many different aspects of epilepsy. Membership Membership is open to anyone. As a member, you receive the quarterly
magazine "Epilepsy Today", benefit from the BEA's insurance scheme,
and are welcome to join in the activities of your local group.
Epilepsy Action
New Anstey House
Gateway Drive
LEEDS
LS19 7XY  0808 800 50 50 (Information / Helpline)
0113 210 8800 (Admin)
 0113 391 0300
 http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/
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