About this service
The nurse-led community epilepsy service is part of the County Durham & Darlington Community Health Services Specialist Services. Our team consists of two registered nurses who have additional epilepsy qualifications and are registered with the national regulatory body, the Nursing & Midwifery Council. We also have two part time administrative staff who support the service.
We offer a range of specialist support, including;
Supporting you when you are diagnosed with epilepsy
Giving you information about epilepsy
Monitoring your seizure frequency
Helping you to reduce or manage your seizures
Helping you to adjust your medication so that you get the best seizure control
Helping you to adjust your medication if you get side-effects
Helping you to reduce the impact of epilepsy on your life (work, independence, leisure...)
Supporting you through any epilepsy-related problems
Liaising with other health professionals (neurologists, children's epilepsy nurse, Accident and Emergency, GP, practice nurse...) or other agencies (housing, employment services, social services...)
Pre-conceptual counselling for women planning pregnancy
Assessment and care planning, reflecting your individual situation
Keeping you updated with new developments in epilepsy management
How do people access the service?
Referrals are received from Neurologists, GPs, nurses, physicians or any other health professional.
Patients will usually be seen in a community clinic in Durham and Chester-le-Street or Derwentside.
**PLEASE NOTE - At present the service is only available to patients living in the Durham and Chester-le-Street and Derwentside localities.**
The nurse-led community epilepsy service is part of the County Durham & Darlington Community Health Services Specialist Services. Our team consists of two registered nurses who have additional epilepsy qualifications and are registered with the national regulatory body, the Nursing & Midwifery Council. We also have two part time administrative staff who support the service.
We offer a range of specialist support, including;
Supporting you when you are diagnosed with epilepsy
Giving you information about epilepsy
Monitoring your seizure frequency
Helping you to reduce or manage your seizures
Helping you to adjust your medication so that you get the best seizure control
Helping you to adjust your medication if you get side-effects
Helping you to reduce the impact of epilepsy on your life (work, independence, leisure...)
Supporting you through any epilepsy-related problems
Liaising with other health professionals (neurologists, children's epilepsy nurse, Accident and Emergency, GP, practice nurse...) or other agencies (housing, employment services, social services...)
Pre-conceptual counselling for women planning pregnancy
Assessment and care planning, reflecting your individual situation
Keeping you updated with new developments in epilepsy management
How do people access the service?
Referrals are received from Neurologists, GPs, nurses, physicians or any other health professional.
Patients will usually be seen in a community clinic in Durham and Chester-le-Street or Derwentside.
**PLEASE NOTE - At present the service is only available to patients living in the Durham and Chester-le-Street and Derwentside localities.**