Paediatric Epilepsy Service
The paediatric epilepsy nursing service provide specialist support to children who have a diagnosis of epilepsy or who are suspected to have epilepsy, and their families, in theBarnsley area. We are a community based service and provide support in a variety of settings including patients’ homes, schools, nurseries, hospital clinics or over the telephone.
Support offered
- Point of contact
- Specialised clinics
- Advice and information
- Education and training
- Assessment
- Counselling and support
- Risk management
- Medicines management
Outcomes
- To reduce seizures and side-effects to treatment in children who have epilepsy
- Empower children and their families to understand the condition better resulting in improved self management
- Improved quality of life for children/young people with epilepsy and their families
- Reduce the misdiagnosis of epilepsy
- Contribute to a reduction in epilepsy related death and accidents
- Improve continuity/coordination of care, including the timely and smooth transition to adult services
Accessing the service
- Tel: 01226 645180
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Clinical support group
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Brain and mental health
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Paediatrics
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Clinical support area
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Service type
- Epilepsy
- Children's Specialist Services
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ProviderSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
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Telephone01226 645180
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