‘Gaps’ in epilepsy care
Significant gaps have been found in levels of epilepsy care across the UK, it has emerged.
According to new figures, nearly half of health trusts in England do not employ a specialist for the condition.
Epilepsy Action has claimed it is further evidence that the condition – which affects around 400,000 people – is being ignored.
Simon Wigglesworth, deputy chief executive of the charity, noted that there is already "a great deal of stigma" attached to seizures, adding that poor levels of care make treatment even more difficult.
"One young man suffered seizures for most of his life. It wasn’t until he was referred to a specialist more than ten years after he was diagnosed that medics discovered a benign tumour was the cause," he remarked.
Currently, two thirds of primary care trusts do not have a specialist epilepsy nurse.
In related news, thisislocallondon.co.uk recently reported that a major refurbishment at the National Society for Epilepsy in London has been given the green light.
The Insurance Helpline specialises in obtaining cover for people living with epilepsy
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