Children and young people’s epilepsy specialist nursing
The specialist nursing service for children and young people with epilepsy in the Doncaster and Bassetlaw area offers education to patients and families, medication assessments, and management of side effects for those with epilepsy.
How we can help
Ways we can support:
- providing education to patients and families, helping them understand epilepsy better and become experts in managing the condition
- providing tailored education is also available for schools, volunteer groups, or other organisations to assist in meeting the specific needs of the child or young person
- conducting regular care reviews for all patients, including medication assessments, side effect management, and prescribing when needed
- assisting with applications for disability living allowance (DLA) and support in applying to charitable organisations
How to get help
Referrals are made by health care professions, schools, nurseries and spite settings. Parents can make direct contact to self-refer by telephone.
Contact the children and young people’s epilepsy specialist nursing
Doncaster
Cantley Health Centre
Middleham Road
Goodison Boulevard
Cantley
Doncaster
DN4 6ED
- Telephone: 07917 232005
Patients who require non-urgent advice can leave a message on the service answerphone, which is usually answered within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Bassetlaw
- Telephone: 07775 532195
Patients who require non-urgent advice can leave a message on the service answerphone, which is usually answered within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
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Page last reviewed: May 07, 2024
Next review due: May 07, 2025