From our years of serving the epilepsy community, we know how the condition has its own unique challenges for the individuals living with it. Not only is epilepsy individual, but the journeys that people experience can differ in many ways.
As a person progresses on their journey with epilepsy, they learn more about the condition and can unfortunately experience barriers owing to their condition. As a person navigates these barriers, what can be beneficial is hearing from others who may be in a similar situation or who may have direct experience of what a person may be going through.
This is why we offer Support Groups for adults living with epilepsy. The groups allow people living with the condition to discuss their experiences with epilepsy in a safe and secure environment, alongside others who may have direct experience of what they may be going through – and who may potentially be able to offer their own insights and advice on how they navigated certain challenges or experiences.
The support group also allows people to meet with others who are living with epilepsy and form connections as they continue their journey with the condition. The support group will also be attended by our local Community Resource Officers for the Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare areas, Carina Fitzgerald & Agnieszka Polak. They will be on hand to offer further information and support around epilepsy to all those in attendance.
If you are an adult living with epilepsy from these areas and are interested in attending our Support Group, you can see how to register below.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event on the night and to introducing to others who are living with epilepsy in the area.
WHO?
This event is adults living with epilepsy based in Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare.
WHEN?
Wednesday 26th June 2024, 11:00 - 13:00.
WHERE?
Dublin City Centre Location which will be shared on approval of registration.
REGISTRATION?
To register for this event:
- if you are based in North Dublin or Kildare, please email our Community Resource Officer Agnieszka on apolak@epilepsy.ie with the subject line "Support Group".
- if you are based in South Dublin or Wicklow, please email our Community Resource Officer Carina on cfitzgerald@epilepsy.ie with the subject line "Support Group".
Adults with epilepsy who wish to attend this support group must have previously engaged with their local Community Resource Officer. It is important that there has been previous engagement in order for us to best facilitate the experience for all attending the support group. At particular points in your journey with epilepsy, individual direct support from our team may be more appropriate rather than a group setting.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you are from outside this area and want to attend a support group, visit the 'Events' section of our website for details of upcoming events within your region or national events. If you need any information or support regarding epilepsy, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your local Community Resource Officer. You can find their details by visiting the 'Our Local Services' section of our website.