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    Epilepsy: An Introduction
    Epilepsy: An Introduction
    Epilepsy: An Introduction
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    Epilepsy: An Introduction

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    An introduction to epilepsy by Epilepsy Action. Epilepsy Action is a working name of British Epilepsy Association.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEpilepsy Action
    Release dateMay 22, 2013
    Epilepsy: An Introduction

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      Epilepsy - Epilepsy Action

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      Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of people living with epilepsy.

      Epilepsy Action

      New Anstey House, Gate Way Drive, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7XY

      tel 0113 210 8800 email epilepsy@epilepsy.org.uk

      Epilepsy Action is a working name of British Epilepsy Association.

      A company limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 797997)

      Registered charity in England (No. 234343)

      Our work...

      • We provide information to anyone with an interest in epilepsy.

      • We improve the understanding of epilepsy in schools and raise educational standards.

      • We work to give people with epilepsy a fair chance of finding and keeping a job.

      • We raise standards of care through contact with doctors, nurses, social workers, government and other organisations.

      • We promote equality of access to quality care.

      Epilepsy Action has local branches in most parts of the UK. Each branch offers support to local people and raises money to

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