Wanganui / Manawatu Office
Contact Details
0800 EPILEPSY (37 45 37)
Operating Hours
Please telephone 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 37 45 37.