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volunteers who try to act to help and assist those who suffer from Epilepsy ( and their families ) in Ipswich and the surrounding area.
We have a helpline, 01473 461407, manned on a rota by committee members. We also produce regular Newsletters.
We have a library of up to date books and videos on Epilepsy which can be borrowed.
Also available, from us, are a wide range of booklets and leaflets which are produced by the National organisations of The Epilepsy Society and Epilepsy Action.
Training sessions for teachers, employers and carers are available. Please contact the Helpline for information.
We have a recently formed a group for parents of people with Epilepsy known as POPWE. This consists of an informal coffee morning, held monthly, which enables parents to meet others with similar problems.
Equal opportunities and Diversity,
Harrassment and Bullying,
Protection of Children and Young People,
Vunerable Adults Policy and Practice,
Code of Practice on secure handling and storage of confidential information.
- Information about our group is published regularly in the local press. Posters and leaflets
are distributed in Doctors waiting rooms, at the local hospital and libraries. Anyone
wanting help can contact our helpline at any time.
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
Charitably funded (no payment required)
- We receive grants from various local funding organisations and the local council.
We also undertake a range of fundraising activities.
This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Patient description
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
No Data for NMDS
Ipswich Epilepsy Support Group
Location and Contact details5, Meadowlands, Sudbourne Woodbridge Ipswich Suffolk IP12 2BB Telephone: 01473 461407 Email: evajs@yahoo.co.uk |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisationmiles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedDec 5, 2011 |
Further Details
The Ipswich Epilepsy Support Group is made up of people with Epilepsy themselves or support a family member who has Epilepsy. Our aim is to provide a listening ear that can assist with information about Epilepsy. We have a very active committee ofvolunteers who try to act to help and assist those who suffer from Epilepsy ( and their families ) in Ipswich and the surrounding area.
We have a helpline, 01473 461407, manned on a rota by committee members. We also produce regular Newsletters.
We have a library of up to date books and videos on Epilepsy which can be borrowed.
Also available, from us, are a wide range of booklets and leaflets which are produced by the National organisations of The Epilepsy Society and Epilepsy Action.
Training sessions for teachers, employers and carers are available. Please contact the Helpline for information.
We have a recently formed a group for parents of people with Epilepsy known as POPWE. This consists of an informal coffee morning, held monthly, which enables parents to meet others with similar problems.
Services available
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National = country wide, Regional = offering a
service within 150 miles, Local = offering a service within 50
miles
This service adheres to the following Regulatory Frameworks / is affiliated to the following bodies:
We have procedures forEqual opportunities and Diversity,
Harrassment and Bullying,
Protection of Children and Young People,
Vunerable Adults Policy and Practice,
Code of Practice on secure handling and storage of confidential information.
Referrals can be made by
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- Information about our group is published regularly in the local press. Posters and leaflets
are distributed in Doctors waiting rooms, at the local hospital and libraries. Anyone
wanting help can contact our helpline at any time.
How are services paid for?
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
| Regularly | Sometimes | Never | |
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| NHS | ? | ? | ? |
| Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
| Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
Charitably funded (no payment required)
- We receive grants from various local funding organisations and the local council.
We also undertake a range of fundraising activities.
Typical duration that a service is offered
ongoingThis Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Services available are defined by the following EHIG Rehabilitation Codes
For an explanation of the codings please click hereSOMEONE TO TALK TO
[Code 110]Patient description
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
This service is defined by the NMDS (National Minimum Data Set) codes as:
For an explanation of the NMDS, please click hereNo Data for NMDS
