Events
Cycle London to Paris
Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Passing through picturesque Kent countryside, you cross the Channel and continue through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France, passing the famous ...lefields of the Somme and Agincourt. The sight of the Eiffel Tower will evoke a real sense of achievement.
Costs: £149 Registration Fee, £1550 Minimum Sponsorship - For more details call our fundraising team on 01342 831245 or email fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
At London Wednesday 16 May 2012
Ketogenic Diet Therapies
This course should give you a basic understanding of Ketogenic Diet Therapies, a realistic expectation of what these diets can entail, both for the family and the patient. An understanding of how important it is to work with your medical team as well as ...ow to manage these diets on a day to day basis in the home setting.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Saturday 19 May 2012
Purple Plod, 5k Thames Path Walk, Run or Jog
The stunning Waldorf Hilton hotel in historic Aldwych, Central London are hosting a 5k run, walk or jog along the Thames Path and YOU are invited!
Times are 10 am to 12 pm
Cost: £5
Join us for a picturesque run, walk or jog along ... lovely 5 k route on the South Bank and across the Millennium Bridge. Challenge yourself and enjoy the surroundings while making a big difference to children and young people with epilepsy!
Following the Purple Plod, join your fellow runners in the hotel’s stunning Palm Court for refreshments to celebrate finishing the 5k, and raising lots of money!
To register for this event, simply email Lana Clark at lana.clark@hilton.com or call 0207 759 4011. Your Registration Fee of £5 is payable on the day.
For more details call our fundraising team on 01342 831245 or email fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk
This event is organized by the Waldorf Hilton and is in conjunction with the Hilton in the Community Foundation.
At Waldorf Hilton, London Sunday 20 May 2012
Purple Zumba © Party at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel
The stunning Waldorf Hilton hotel in historic Aldwych, Central London are hosting a Purple Zumba Party and YOU are invited!
Times are 10 am to 12 pm
Cost: £5
Join in the fun filled, action packed Zumba Party, complete with funky moves, ...ic music and of course the wonderful feeling you’ve made a big difference to young people with epilepsy! All this in the beautiful surroundings of the Waldorf Hilton.
Following the Zumba Party, join your fellow Zumba participants in the hotel’s stunning Palm Court for refreshments to celebrate your finishing the Zumba and raising lots of money!
To register for this event, simply email Lana Clark at lana.clark@hilton.com or call 0207 759 4011. Your Registration Fee of £5 is payable on the day.
For more details call our fundraising team on 01342 831245 or email fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk
This event is organized by the Waldorf Hilton and is in conjunction with the Hilton in the Community Foundation.
At Waldorf Hilton, London Sunday 20 May 2012
Epilepsy Training Education and Social Care
This one day Childhood Epilepsy course covers the educational, behavioural and psychosocial issues that may accompany this condition.
This study day will be of particular interest to SENCOs, teachers, classroom assistants, support workers, carers, ... carers, social workers and Connexions personal advisors.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Impact of epilepsy on learning and behaviour
Epilepsy and learning disabilities
Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy
Case studies
Out of the mouths of students
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Manchester Friday 25 May 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Manchester Friday 25 May 2012
Trek to Machu Picchu
This unique alternative to the extremely busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten track. The route takes you through stunning and diverse landscapes, from snow capped mountains to crystal clear lakes and green valleys. This is a challenging trek on steep ...ils climbing to the high Huchayccassa mountain pass of 4400M, with breathtaking views of snow capped Andean peaks.
Costs: £475 Registration Fee, £3850 Minimum Sponsorship – For more details call our fundraising team on 01342 831245 or email fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk
At Peru Friday 25 May 2012
The Big Purple Zumba® Party: Bexleyheath
You are invited to attend….The Big Purple Zumba Party in Bexleyheath Academy!
Young Epilepsy is excited to announce that Bexleyheath Academy will be playing host to Bexley’s BIGGEST EVER Zumba® Party to help raise funds for children and young people ...ho are living with epilepsy.
The Zumba® Party will last for 2 hours however it isn’t an endurance test, simply take part for as long as you can!
Register today for a fun filled, action packed Zumba® Party which will have you dancing to fantastic Latino music and help burn off the calories in the process!
Where will it take place? Bexleyheath Academy, Graham Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA
When? Sunday 27 May 2012, 11am – 1pm.
Registration Fee: £15 which includes a free t-shirt, fundraising pack - and fab party!
Sponsorship: You are encouraged to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship – we’re here to help!
What next? Simply REGISTER HERE TODAY! Or call our fundraising hotline on 01342 831245 and you will receive a fabulous fundraising pack with all the information and inspiration you will need to get ready to Zumba®! You can also register in person at Changes Health Club, Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath.
At Bexleyheath Academy Sunday 27 May 2012
The Big Purple Zumba® Party: Birmingham
You are invited to attend… The Big Purple Zumba Party at Birmingham City Football Club Training Ground!
With special guests from the Blues!
Young Epilepsy is excited to announce that Birmingham City Football Club, will be playing host to ...ham's Big Purple Zumba® Party to help raise funds for children and young people who are living with epilepsy.
The Zumbathon® will last for 2 hours however it isn’t an endurance test, simply take part for as long as you can!
Register today for a fun filled, action packed Zumba® Party which will have you dancing to fantastic Latino music and burning off lots of calories in the process!
Proudly supported by Birmingham City Football Club
Where will it take place? Birmingham City Football Club Training Ground, Wast Hills Training Centre, 300 Redhill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EJ
When? Sunday 27 May 2012, 11am – 1pm.
Registration Fee: £15 which includes a free t-shirt, fundraising pack - and a fab party!
Sponsorship: You are encouraged to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship – we’re here to help!
What next? Simply REGISTER HERE TODAY! Or call our fundraising hotline on 01342 831245 and you will receive a fabulous fundraising pack with all the information and inspiration you will need to get ready to Zumba®!
At Birmingham City Football Club Training Ground, Birmingham Sunday 27 May 2012
Diamond Jubilee barbeque and family fun day
Every day from 11am to 6pm.
The Rose and Crown are hosting a barbeque and fun day to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee while raising money for Young Epilepsy. Students at St Piers School have designed cakes and desserts which will be on ...fer throughout the weekend so get one whilst they last!
At Rose and Crown, East Grinstead Sunday 3 June 2012
Childhood Epilepsy Masterclass
Young Epilepsy and Professor Helen Cross invite you to a Childhood Epilepsy Masterclass, a training event for epilepsy specialists including paediatric neurologists, paediatricians, registrars and specialist epilepsy nurses.
The drugs aren’t working – ...what next?
Topics covered on the day:
What makes epilepsy ‘difficult’?
Role of the ketogenic diet in epilepsy management
Cognition and academic achievement
Epilepsy services and guidelines: do they cater for the need?
Debate: New drugs don’t offer anything more that older
Workshops
Price: £120 - includes lunch and refreshments.
Please reserve your place by completing a booking form.
To register an interest please contact Young Epilepsy's Information Service on 01342 832243 ext 296/424 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
At Young Epilepsy, Lingfield Thursday 5 July 2012
Epilepsy and Communication in Children (5-18 yrs) – a training day for Speech and Language Therapists
Young Epilepsy warmly invite speech and language therapists to a training day on epilepsy and communication. The course will take place at the Neville Childhood Epilepsy Centre, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield with an opportunity to tour this new facility ...
Topics covered include
Understanding epilepsy
Epilepsy and communication
Assessment and management
Facilitating effective communication
Case studies
A tour of The Neville Childhood Epilepsy Centre, the first purpose-built centre for paediatric epilepsy in the UK
Price - £85 which includes lunch, refreshments and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Plenty of parking available or a free taxi service will be available from/to Lingfield train station at the start and end of the day.
To book your place please complete a booking form and return it with your cheque for £85. More information about all our training, our cancellation policy, etc. can be found here or contact us on 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
Download the leaflet for the epilepsy and communication training course.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 10 July 2012
Come to one of our free open days
Come and meet the people at Young Epilepsy and see our beautiful 60 acre campus. Come and see our world class medical and education facilities. Come and have all your questions answered.
Download the Young Epilepsy open day Leaflet
Open days are ...pletely free!
New dates for 2012 are:
19 September 2012
21 November 2012
Contact Jacqueline McFall at Young Epilepsy for more details on 01342 832243 or email openday@youngepilepsy.org.uk
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Wednesday 11 July 2012
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Course
A one-day course for aimed at professionals working with children and young people, as well as parents who may be required to administer emergency medication. It will be suitable for professionals from a wide range of disciplines such as school nurses, ...achers, support workers, carers and many more.
There is also an afternoon-only option for those who have already attended other Young Epilepsy epilepsy training courses.
This course has been endorsed by Professor Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and the Joint Epilepsy Council.
Prices
£95 (full day) or £55 (half day) per person for public sector and charity organisations
£140 (full day) or £85 (half day) per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch (full day option) and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 17 July 2012
Epilepsy Training for Healthcare Professionals
This day is aimed at healthcare professionals working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice ..., health visitors, CAMHS practitioners and GPs.
It will also be of interest to carers and therapists who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.
Basic facts about epilepsy
Seizure classification
Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
Misdiagnosis
Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of epilepsy
Issues for the young adult
Case studies
Prices
£60 per person for public sector and charity organisations
£75 per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk.
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 17 July 2012
Trek to Machu Picchu
This unique alternative to the extremely busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten track. The route takes you through stunning and diverse landscapes, from snow capped mountains to crystal clear lakes and green valleys. This is a challenging trek on steep ...ils climbing to the high Huchayccassa mountain pass of 4400M, with breathtaking views of snow capped Andean peaks.
Costs: £475 Registration Fee, £3850 Minimum Sponsorship – For more details call our fundraising team on 01342 831245 or email fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk
At Peru Friday 27 July 2012
Trek to Machu Picchu
This unique alternative to the extremely busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten track. The route takes you through stunning and diverse landscapes, from snow capped mountains to crystal clear lakes and green valleys. This is a challenging trek on steep ...ils climbing to the high Huchayccassa mountain pass of 4400M, with breathtaking views of snow capped Andean peaks.
Costs: £475 Registration Fee, £3850 Minimum Sponsorship – For more details call our fundraising team on 01342 831245 or email fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk
At Peru Friday 14 September 2012
Discover the Great Wall of China
Discover the Great Wall of China
Each day you will trek approximately 12kms along the stony path, twisting and winding its way along the mountains, interspersed with crumbling watchtowers. This is a demanding but also very rewarding challenge ...
Costs: £395 Registration Fee, £3075 Minimum Sponsorship
For more information contact us at
fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk or 01342 831245.
At The Great Wall of China Friday 14 September 2012
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Course
A one-day course for aimed at professionals working with children and young people, as well as parents who may be required to administer emergency medication. It will be suitable for professionals from a wide range of disciplines such as school nurses, ...achers, support workers, carers and many more.
There is also an afternoon-only option for those who have already attended other Young Epilepsy epilepsy training courses.
This course has been endorsed by Professor Helen Cross, The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and the Joint Epilepsy Council.
Prices
£95 (full day) or £55 (half day) per person for public sector and charity organisations
£140 (full day) or £85 (half day) per person for private sector organisations
This includes refreshments, lunch (full day option) and a comprehensive delegate pack.
Find out more about this course here or call 01342 832243 ext 296 or email epilepsytraining@youngepilepsy.org.uk
The booking form for training courses can be downloaded here.
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Tuesday 18 September 2012
Come to one of our free open days
Come and meet the people at Young Epilepsy and see our beautiful 60 acre campus. Come and see our world class medical and education facilities. Come and have all your questions answered.
Download the Young Epilepsy open day Leaflet
Open days are ...pletely free!
New dates for 2012 are:
21 November 2012
Contact Jacqueline McFall at Young Epilepsy for more details on 01342 832243 or email openday@youngepilepsy.org.uk
At Young Epilepsy Lingfield Wednesday 19 September 2012
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