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Bedfordshire Community Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Service

This service supports individuals with epilepsy within the community, working collaboratively with hospitals, GP practices, community services and the voluntary sector; focusing on self-care and maintaining independence.

The team offer personalised care planning and support, training and guidance where needed and hope to reduce hospital re-admissions and associated health needs for their service users.

Address

John Bunyan House
3 Kimbolton Road
Bedford
MK40 2NT
United Kingdom

Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Email address
elft.epilepsyservice@nhs.net
Telephone number
(SPoA) 0345 602 4064

We are  open to referrals from healthcare professionals for anyone over the age of 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy, who has a Bedfordshire GP, is not under any other NHS epilepsy nurse service.

Contact via email can be made through elft.epilepsyservice@nhs.net, but referrals cannot be made via this address. 

All referrals are to be made by calling the BCHS Single Point of Contact team (SPoA) 0345 602 4064.

Online Resources

Epilepsy Action

Epilepsy Society

SUDEP Action

 

Information Leaflets

Easy Read - EEG

Care Plan Template

Easy Read Transition Guide from Children to Adult Services

This service aims to be accessible to all, with appointments being offered virtually through a secure service, allowing the person with epilepsy to be in a comfortable environment. Alternative sources of appointments can be given to those who would like to have a face-to-face consultation. The service will also offer regular telephone clinics to those on their caseload, to offer ongoing support.