September 2019 email: [email protected] web: epilepsyoutlook.org.uk @EpilepsyOutlook @EpilepsyOutlookInfo - SUPPORT – INFORMATION – ADVICE – AWARENESS TRAINING – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - FIRST CLASS FIRST AID Victoria Scotter, Michael Woodhead, Andrew Morton, Dennis Railton, Jacqui Gettings, Don Davison, Andrew Payne, Michael Walbank OUR TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVED LIFE SAVING INFORMATION Recently, 8 volunteers and staff members at Epilepsy Outlook updated their ITC awards in Emergency First Aid at Work. The day-long training helped them learn about resuscitation, choking, shock and minor workplace incidents. They spent the day with Steve Bell of SMB Training at Hartlepower centre in Stranton. The qualification gives the lifesaving skills needed to help administer first aid before an ambulance is called. Manager Jacqui Gettings, said “This was a good team-building exercise - everyone feels more confident. It ‘s had a really positive effect on everyone—something our volunteers can use when they are applying for jobs.” CALL EPILEPSY OUTLOOK NOW … (01429 if outside Hartlepool) Epilepsy Outlook September 2019 3 NEW COMPUTERS IN OUR OFFICES NEW TECHNOLOGY GRANTS IMPROVE CHARITY We have recently purchased three new computers to replace our old worn out computers - Thanks to 2 local funders granting £2,000. Manager Jacqui Gettings said “We would like to thank again Tees Valley Community Foundation and Newcastle Building Society for their generous grants.” “These computers will be an invaluable resource and tool to develop our charity and help volunteers with job searches.” GOING OUT WITH THE DROP-IN Here are six photos of our drop in members on visits to two of our many local attractions. In the last few months they visited Heugh Gun Battery Museum and Larry’s Lanes, Seaton Carew. Thanks to them they had a good time. We will keep you updated what the drop in does next. EPILEPSY OUTLOOK—MAKING A DIFFERENCE SINCE 1987 Head office address:- 79 Park Road, “The Arches”, Hartlepool TS24 7PW Office: 01429 297007 (For advice and general enquiries) Epilepsy Outlook is a Registered Charity Shop: 01429 297008 (For Shop donations and shop related queries) Number 701140 Email: [email protected] Website: www.epilepsyoutlook.org.uk .