Claire Wilson, Claire Madden and Fiona Adams are the epilepsy specialist nurses (adult) based at The James Cook University Hospital.
People with epilepsy, their families and carers can access this service if they are under the care of one of the consultant neurologists within the trust.
We also offer help and advice to healthcare professionals.
We can provide help, advice, support and information on the following topics:
- Medication
- Employment
- Driving
- Alcohol
- Social and leisure activites
- Safety
- First Aid
- Contraception, pre-conception and pregnancy
- Travel and holidays
- Benefits and insurance
- Education and training
Epilepsy nurse advice line
You can contact us via the epilepsy nurse advice line on 01642 854169.
The advice line is open Monday to Thursday at various times. Please listen to the voice message for opening times. The advice line is not available on Friday’s, weekends or bank holidays.
There is no facility to leave a message outside of these hours.
On rare occasions the advice line may not be available. If you require assistance at these times, please contact your GP or out of hours centre.