Common Long Term Conditions (Children)

Brain and nerves (Children)

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LOCAL SUPPORT FOR BRAIN AND NERVE CONDITIONS - SELF REFERRAL

PHARMACIST SUPPORT

As the NHS suggests
You can get advice and support with a new medication from a pharmacist for epilepsy.
New Medicine Service (NMS) – NHS

LOCAL SUPPORT FOR ALL LONG TERM CONDITIONS - SELF REFERRAL

Support for a child or young person with a long term condition needs to be broader than just focusing on medical needs but also involves considering what matters to them in supporting their overall wellbeing. This is delivered as personalised care which includes local support for physical, mental and social wellbeing. See under

In particular mental health support may be helpful on some occasions.

NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

EPILEPSY

From the Epilepsy Society
Epilepsy helpline Epilepsy helpline | Epilepsy Society

From Epilepsy Action
Help Line “information, advice and support “ Information, advice and support | Epilepsy Action

MIGRAINE

From the Migraine Trust
Helpline The Migraine Trust Helpline – The Migraine Trust

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS

EPILEPSY

From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Epilepsy

From the Epilepsy Society

From Epilepsy action
A helpful resource on Epilepsy Epilepsy Action | Epilepsy information and advice

From Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
Detailed evidence-based guidelines produced for patients based on a systematic review of the scientific literature. Very helpfully the patient booklet, visually shows how strong the evidence is for any treatment recommendation made.
Epilepsy in children Epilepsy in children (sign.ac.uk)

From Patient info
Information on Epilepsy and Seizures (section on brain and nerves) Brain and Nerves | Patient

MIGRAINE

From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Migraine

From the Migraine Trust

From Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
Detailed evidence-based guidelines produced for patients based on a systematic review of the scientific literature. Very helpfully the patient booklet, visually shows how strong the evidence is for any treatment recommendation made.
Migraine Migraine (sign.ac.uk)

Videos and podcasts

On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of brain and nerves.

NHS 111

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.

Physiotherapy

You can now self refer for physiotherapy locally

Your Pharmacy

Seven common infections now treated by your local pharmacist

CAMPAIGNS

Show your heart some love, women of Bucks!

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