My Epilepsy by Jody Balaam – (Guest Post)
My name is Jody Balaam and I have had Epilepsy for 24 years. This is my story:- When I was a child of 2 I was diagnosed with Febrile Convulsions but I grew out of them by the time I was 7 years old, from then on I had a normal childhood and teenage years, when I was 16 I was put on the pill to regulate my periods and that’s when the trouble started, at...
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Survey about perceptions of epilepsy
Hello all, I have been contacted by PIP Health who would like UK Epilepsy’s help in promoting some research into “Perceptions of epilepsy” they have put a short survey together. Specialist healthcare market researchers, PIP Health, would like to ask you to take part in a survey they are conducting to raise awareness of epilepsy in the general...
Continue ReadingI am proposing a one Day Creative Arts Workshop for people with epilepsy aiming at exploring through creativity and imagination the psychological impact of epilepsy on people’s life. The workshop will be facilitated by myself and my wife who has direct experience of epilepsy. We are both very interested in psychological support for people with epilepsy...
Continue ReadingHi all… So, epilepsy awareness week 2012 is coming to an end, I have recorded a short video discussing a few of the things which have been happening from two other organisations with who I feel are close to my heart. Two videos to watch here… (more…) Share and Enjoy:
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Celebrities join forces with Young Epilepsy to launch My Purple Pledge Young Epilepsy is urging people all over the country to back flagship campaign ‘My Purple Pledge’ this March, and make a difference to the lives of the 112,000 young people in the UK living with epilepsy. Backed by a series of famous faces including Commonwealth, European and World Champion...
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