Epilepsy specialist shortage a ‘crisis’

[EpilepsyAction1]

The government’s latest NHS workforce plan failed to mention epilepsy or neurology.

A report by Epilepsy Action has shown there is a significant lack of epilepsy specialists in the UK.

Find out more at epilepsy.org.uk/epilepsy-sp...

Regards

Diane

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team

[lgd333]

This is shocking statistics especially for Northern Ireland where I am based. I've had epilepsy for 50 years and am still going backwards with treatment and lack of control.

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action in reply to lgd333]

Hi lgd333

Thank you for sharing this. You're right that things need to improve for people with epilepsy in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

You can find more information about campaigning for better services in Northern Ireland here - epilepsy.org.uk/involved/ca...

If there's anything more we can help with, please do call our helpline on 0808 800 5050, email [e-mail] or live chat with us on our website epilepsy.org.uk.

Kind regards

David

Helpline Team

[lgd333 in reply to EpilepsyAction1]

Thank you for the link! Much appreciated.

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action in reply to lgd333]

Hi lgd333. I thought you might also be interested in an article from our policy and campaigns team - healthunlocked.com/epilepsy...

[lgd333 in reply to EpilepsyAction1]

Thank you. I appreciate as a member all the hard work you do.