Up to six seizures a day but still can't see a neurologist
Kileyβs daughter has severe epilepsy but is facing a long wait to see a specialist
Katie is 17 years old and suffers with severe epilepsy. Since April her condition has deteriorated rapidly, from having occasional seizures to now sometimes several in a day.
Katie has been referred to a neurology consultant, but the appointment isnβt until February next year. Her mum Kiley thinks that is too long to wait: βWe need the appointment brought forward. Katie's seizures have been getting more prolonged and more seriousβ.
Kiley says it is having a detrimental effect on Katie because she cannot leave the house and sits at home watching TV or reading a book. βWhen you hear your 17 year old daughter say that she hasnβt got a life, sheβs got no future, itβs really upsetting. Itβs just not fairβ.
In a statement, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: βThere is a national shortage of neurology consultants and the trust has been proactively working to recruit specialist doctorsβ.
It added: βA neurology consultant is due to start at the trust in March 2018 and we are currently advertising for another.β
This clip is taken from 5 live Investigates on Sunday 26th November 2017.
Photo credit: Rob Lay
Edited by: Kirsty Macaulay
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