About this service
The Children’s Epilepsy Nursing Service is responsible for all children with a diagnosis of epilepsy within Central, South and North Manchester. The team consists of three Children’s Epilepsy Specialist Nurses, who work closely with Consultant Paediatricians, Community Paediatricians and Paediatric Neurologists across Manchester.
We are a non-emergency service and can provide advice and support where required – relating to concordance with medication, seizure management and education.
Who we help
Children and Young people from birth up to their 16th birthday. They must be in full time education and under the care of a Consultant Paediatrician or Consultant Neurologist.
Children and young people with Complex Health Care Needs, from birth up to their 18th birthday who have an Education Health Care plan. They must be in full-time education and under the care of a Consultant Paediatrician or Consultant Neurologist.
Referral
Referrals are generally received from a Consultant Paediatrician or Consultant Neurologist and must indicate that consent has been obtained from the parent or carer. The child or young person must have a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy. Referrers should complete a referral form (see link below) and send to – [email protected]
The Children’s Epilepsy Nursing Service is responsible for all children with a diagnosis of epilepsy within Central, South and North Manchester. The team consists of three Children’s Epilepsy Specialist Nurses, who work closely with Consultant Paediatricians, Community Paediatricians and Paediatric Neurologists across Manchester.
We are a non-emergency service and can provide advice and support where required – relating to concordance with medication, seizure management and education.
Who we help
Children and Young people from birth up to their 16th birthday. They must be in full time education and under the care of a Consultant Paediatrician or Consultant Neurologist.
Children and young people with Complex Health Care Needs, from birth up to their 18th birthday who have an Education Health Care plan. They must be in full-time education and under the care of a Consultant Paediatrician or Consultant Neurologist.
Referral
Referrals are generally received from a Consultant Paediatrician or Consultant Neurologist and must indicate that consent has been obtained from the parent or carer. The child or young person must have a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy. Referrers should complete a referral form (see link below) and send to – [email protected]