MP Praises Epilepsy Group
2nd April 2009
Port Talbot Epilepsy Group has been successful in obtaining a grant of £5,000.00 from Awards for All (Wales) Fund to help towards a summer holiday for members of the Group.
They recently visited Aberavon’s MP, Dr Hywel Francis and President of the Epilepsy Group, at his constituency office where he presented them with the Cheque.
Dr Francis has always been associated with the Group since becoming MP. He champions Carers through his Carers Equal Opportunities Act in 2004.
Dr Francis said,
“The Port Talbot Epilepsy Group is an outstanding local Carers Organisation. I am delighted they have won this award which they will use to help many of their members have a well-deserved summer break. I will be helping them to raise additional funds to ensure that as many as possible will benefit.”
“The Group are celebrating their 10th Anniversary later this year. Theirs is a success story, having only been comprised of six members for a few years and grown to a group that has over forty members today.”
Notes:
1. Those who attend their meetings say it is a lifeline to them and their Carers. They find it extremely encouraging to meet people who understand their condition and can offer tremendous support.
2. The Group meet every Monday at Dalton Road Community Centre, Port Talbot at 11am – 2pm and also an evening on the last Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm – 9pm. They are an outgoing Group and people that feel shy and nervous when first joining soon feel part of a happy family.
3. For more information or to arrange to meet us, you can either call us on 01639 897835 or 01639 823748 or simply pop into the Centre in person. We have a Field Worker on 01792 873519 who can arrange a home visit if it is requested.
