Quarriers Epilepsy Fieldwork ServiceProviding support for people with epilepsy, their families, carers and professionals

About Quarriers

Quarriers is a Scottish charity providing practical support and care for children, adults and families at any stage in their lives.

We challenge inequality of opportunity and choice to bring about positive change in people’s lives.

Quarriers is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC001960

Quarriers Head Office Quarriers Village Bridge of Weir PA11 3SX

Tel: 01505 616000 Email: hello@quarriers.org.uk

www.quarriers.org.uk

Getting in touch

Norma Crawford, Epilepsy Fieldwork Manager Quarriers, 252 Keppochhill Road, Glasgow, G21 1HG Call 07812 376500 Email norma.crawford@quarriers.org.uk

Lori-Anne Telford, Team Leader Residential Area Office C3-06, Ninewells Hospital, James Arnott Drive, Dundee DD1 9ES Call 01382 669685 / 07812 228541 Email lorianne.telford@quarriers.org.uk

Fieldworkers

Aberdeen City Links Resource Centre, City Hospital, Park Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5AU Call Naomi Stevenson on 01224 566385 / 07939 173970 Email naomi.stevenson@quarriers.org.uk

Aberdeenshire Central and South Quarriers, Wardes Road, Inverurie, AB51 3TT Call Lorraine McNab on 01358 721234 / 07947 634390 Email lorraine.mcnab@quarriers.org.uk

Aberdeenshire North Peterhead Community Hospital, Links Terrace, Peterhead AB42 2XA Call Joyce Thomson on 01779 482463 / 07811 337286 Email joyce.thomson2@quarriers.org.uk

Fife Flat 2, Cedar House, Whytemans Brae, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 2LF Call Gaye Kelly on 01592 644307 / 07539 520337 Email gaye.kelly@quarriers.org.uk

Moray Leonchoil Hospital, St Leonard’s Road, Forres, IV36 2RF Call Tara Engelmann on 01309 675900 / 07871 151198 Email tara.engelmann@quarriers.org.uk

Tayside and Angus Residential Area Office C3-06, Ninewells Hospital, James Arnott Drive, Dundee DD1 9ES Call Sharon Munns on 01382 669685 / 07468 863925 Email sharon.munns@quarriers.org.uk QPL153 06/18

What is epilepsy?

• Epilepsy is the one of the most common serious neurological conditions in the world.

• It affects around 600,000 people in the UK. This means that almost 1 in 100 people in the UK have epilepsy. Around 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK every day.

• It can affect anyone at any time in their lives.

• There are different types of seizures and different treatments.

• With optimum treatment, most people with epilepsy are successfully treated with anti-epileptic medication.

• Seizures may occur for reasons other than epilepsy.

How we can help

Quarriers Epilepsy Fieldwork Service offers a range of services for people with epilepsy, their carers and professionals. The Epilepsy Fieldwork Service offers:

• up-to-date information on epilepsy

• support for people to make informed choices

• help, information and support to individuals of all ages and their families

• clinical liaison with healthcare professionals

• advocacy to help people with epilepsy have their voices heard

• training in epilepsy awareness with individuals and groups

• training in administration of emergency rescue medication

We can visit you at home or at a mutually agreed place to discuss your needs.

What Epilepsy Fieldworkers do

• Offer information and support in areas throughout Scotland.

• Work in partnership with families, healthcare professionals and the community to increase awareness and understanding of epilepsy.

• Promote the wellbeing and welfare of people with epilepsy.

• Have an understanding of epilepsy and strategies to contribute to better seizure management and quality of life.

The Quarriers Fieldworker makes me feel I am never struggling on my own.“

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ReferralsWe accept referrals from:

• people with epilepsy

• families

• carers

• healthcare professionals

• social workers

• teachers

• employers

Referrals are accepted by phone, in person or in writing, addressed to the local fieldworker. See overleaf for details.