The presentations from the 2023 Prescribing Day are now available to be downloaded and viewed. Annual General Meeting – Download here Children’s Epilepsies Emergency Treatments by Neil Williamson RN Epilepsy, Medication and Sexual Health by Dr M Yogarajah Valproate – the Devil we know by Udo C Wieshmann
Congratulations to Yvonne Leavy on being awarded our first ever achievement award on the occasion of our 30th anniversary. The award represents her outstanding contribution to epilepsy specialist nursing during her career. Yvonne was delighted to be recognised in this way by her colleagues and said, ” This is greatly […]
A survey has been distributed to ESNA members via the weekly roundup. 2 questions were asked: should ESNA contribute to epilepsy projects in low income countries, and should any ESNA funds be exclusively used to support members’ CPD The results will be collated and published on this site very soon.
As part of the Epilepsy and Pregnancy Project, The International Bureau for Epilepsy ahs developed a website with relevant information for women planning pregnancy and healthcare professionals. The site has been translated into a number of languages including Polish, Czech, French and German. This useful resource can be found at […]
Causes for repeat Emergency Department (ED) attendances for seizures are complex. •We undertook a review of reasons and interventions of seizure related ED attendance. •Findings suggests many factors for attendance are not directly seizure related. •Mental & social well-being & seizure management education influence ED attendance. •Various interventions were identified […]
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This report aims to clarify the role of the psychiatrist in ID in the management of epilepsy. The proposed tiered system of professional competency gives psychiatrists the option to identify their role in care provision and ensures a framework for training. It provides a structure from which a competency evaluation […]
This report addresses the extremely important area of epilepsy in the field of intellectual disability (ID), also known as learning disability. Epilepsy and ID are two conditions that carry stigma and can lead to social isolation. An individual who experiences both these problems faces huge challenges. This report aims to […]
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