Epilepsy ADULT SERVICES ONLY

Should you need any advice from an epilepsy nurse please contact the ADULT Neurology Nursing Services Admin Team on 01484 344 227 or email cah-tr.neurologynurses@nhs.net.   

Epilepsy Action are a great source of online advice, support and information, their helpline number is 0808 8005050, or you can contact them via the link below, where they offer a live chat option.

The Epilepsy Action helpline - Epilepsy Action

 

 

SUDEP (SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY) - advice and information regarding SUDEP, please visit the link below

SUDEP and epilepsy-related deaths - Epilepsy Action

What is SUDEP? - SUDEP Action

SUDEP Action Group Support Line -   01235 772852

SUDEP Action Group Support email - support@sudep.org

 

Information regarding seizure alarms and monitors, please visit the link below, or you can contact Gateway to Care and speak to their 'Assistive Technology Department'. 

Calderdale Gateway to Care - Tel. 01422 393000

Kirklees Gateway to Care - Tel. 0300 304 5555 (OPTION 2)

Alarms and monitors - Epilepsy Action

 

DVLA - Driving and Medical Issues
Phone Number: 0300 790 6806
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Sat – 8 am to 1 pm
Call this number to inform the DVLA about a medical condition or disability that can affect your driving ability. You can also call to reapply for a driving licence if you’ve had one taken away due to said medical issue.

 

 

There is a useful seizure tracking tool which you can use to log events including any triggers, please visit the link below

Seizure Tracker® - Your comprehensive resource for tracking and sharing seizure information.

 

 

BENEFITS

Benefits - Epilepsy Action