Epilepsy Action Sheffield Coffee and Chat
This informal small group drop-in session is an opportunity to talk with volunteers and others affected by epilepsy.
Through the drop-in sessions you can meet other people in a similar situation and compare experiences if you wish.
To avoid disappointment, please do let them know if you are coming.
The volunteers have been trained by Epilepsy Action to provide advice and information about many aspects of living with the condition, both as a patient and carer.
If they can’t answer a query directly they hope to be able to direct you to someone who can help you.
However, they cannot give specific medical advice – you will need to speak to your doctor, specialist nurse or consultant.
“We want to live in a society where everyone understands epilepsy and where attitudes towards people with epilepsy are based on fact not fiction”
Prices
Free. However, please do buy something (as much as you like) from the coffee shop.
Additional Information
Epilepsy Action is the UK’s largest epilepsy membership organisation, aiming to support the 600,000 people across the country with the condition, as well as educating the wider public and helping to break down the stigma that still exists about epilepsy.
In the Sheffield area, their local branch acts as a support group to people with epilepsy, their families and friends, as well as leading in informing and educating the public about the condition.
Their regular monthly meetings are where people affected by epilepsy can meet, find mutual support and basic advice about epilepsy in a friendly group.
They aim to provide an opportunity for people to discuss any concerns they have in a way they find comfortable.
There is an opportunity to get involved in the work of the charity, if you wish.
Everybody is welcome who is affected by epilepsy, either directly or indirectly or just has an interest in the condition.
Epilepsy Action is a working name of British Epilepsy Association. British Epilepsy Association is a Registered Charity in England (No. 234343) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Registered in England No. 797997).
Registered Office: New Anstey House, Gate Way Drive, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7XY, United Kingdom
Main office: 0113 210 8800
Helpline 0808 800 5050