Lakes / Eastern Bay of Plenty

Lakes District & Eastern Bay of Plenty Educator


Address

First Floor, 1172 Haupapa Street
PO Box 645
Rotorua 3040

 

Contact Details

Phone: 0800 EPILEPSY(0800 37 45 37)

Mobile: 027 408 1201- Marjo Tenhagen
Email: lakes.ebop@epilepsy.org.nz
 

Operating Hours

Please telephone the office for details of operating hours and to make an appointment. Appointments are necessary.
 

Services Available

Information and Support

For people who have epilepsy and their families / whanau.
 

Personal Appointments

To assist a person who has epilepsy to understand and manage their epilepsy, covering:

  • What is epilepsy?
  • Medication for epilepsy
  • Possible improvement in seizure control
  • Employment and education issues
  • Information about medical and other community services.
     

Representation

For people with epilepsy to health services, schools, employers and community agencies.
 

Information

Brochures, information sheets, newsletters, etc.
 

Understanding Epilepsy Seminars

These training seminars are suitable for health professionals, education professionals, students, community agencies, workplaces, care facilities, government departments, or anyone interested in learning how to recognise and manage seizures.  
 
Full Understanding Epilepsy Seminars 1½-2 hours covering:

  • What is epilepsy
  • What causes epilepsy
  • Recognition of seizure types
  • Managing seizures
  • Seizure triggers
  • Recording seizures
  • Principles of anti-epileptic medication
  • Life style issues.

Also available are basic Understanding Epilepsy Seminars which are 30-40 minutes covering:

  • What is epilepsy
  • What causes epilepsy
  • Recognising seizure types
  • How to manage seizures
  • Seizure triggers
  • Life style issues.

 

To view current listings of upcoming seminars in your area please visit the Epilepsy New Zealand homepage.
 
To register for a seminar or to request a seminar for your organisation please telephone 0800 EPILEPSY.