LETTER: Helpline will be offering support

Help is at hand for people with epilepsy needing to talk to someone during the festive season.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Dec 2014, 06:00 BST
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Epilepsy Society’s helpline operators will be waiting on 01494 601400 (national call rate) to answer questions, give up-to-date information, and to give callers time to talk and emotional support this Christmas.

Christine Brock, the charity’s helpline manager, said: “Christmas can be a difficult and stressful time for many people. Our helpline is open for anyone with epilepsy who has concerns, or for anyone who is worried about a family member or friend.”

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During the holiday period the confidential epilepsy helpline will be open: on Christmas Eve until 1pm; closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day; open from 9am until 1pm on 31 December; closed on New Year’s Day.

The helpline will be back to normal from 2 January 2014.

ANGIE KING

Communications and campaigns officer, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 0RJ