The Dorset Epilepsy Service is a county-wide service which aims to provide support and education for people in the county who have epilepsy - estimated to be up to 7,500 people.

The service provides clinics across the county, including 'first seizure' clinics for the 375 people newly diagnosed with epilepsy locally each year. Care is provided by a team of expert staff, including a consultant neurologist and two specialist epilepsy nurses.

The team are based at Poole Hospital but work across the county to provide support in clinics and community settings. They also work closely with GPs and community-based teams to ensure adequate support for the long-term care of people with epilepsy.