Writing an annual newsletter always gives us an opportunity to reflect on the year that was. 2022 was a somewhat busy one with meeting new clients, giving lots of epilepsy awareness talks and engaging in social activities. In other words, it is now business as usual although we must all be aware that Covid is still present in our communities. Last year we produced a

EWCT has had a year of celebrations, although with sporadic lockdowns throughout the year we were unable to celebrate in style. We have celebrated 10 years as the regional epilepsy provider and we have grown from strength-to-strength in that time. We have written a short article about our history, and that of our predecessor group (Epilepsy Waikato) in the Waikato region. Our trust board comprises

2020 was indeed a memorable year in more ways than one as we shared a global phenomenon called the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand has faired better than most other countries but there is always the need to be vigilant against any community transmission. International research confirmed that people living with epilepsy were at a slight increased risk for complications from the Covid infection and that

“He arahanga whakamua – Leading the way”December 2019 Newsletter Greetings! It is that time of year again when we are able to reflect back on the year that was and to plan for the next. As the world of epilepsy constantly changes, we are able to adapt and meet the needs of people living directly, and indirectly with epilepsy. We are very much a regional,

“He arahanga whakamua – Leading the way”July 2019 Newsletter Hello there, EWCT has had an exciting year so far and we are still rushing ahead with many things to look forward to in the future. Before we know it, the end of the year will be here and we will be able to look back at another satisfying year of EWCT providing education, support and

It is the end of another busy year for EWCT and we can safely say that we are going from strength-to-strength as the regional epilepsy provider of choice. We work hard to serve the needs of our communities in all areas of the Waikato DHB, as a non-government funded charity, and we greatly appreciate your support. Here are the many highlights from the latter part

Welcome everyone, It is only the fifth month of the year and already we have achieved so much this year. On a trust board level, we have said farewell to our secretary AiEe Teo, who has much travelling to do, as her family is spread between many continents of the world. Both Cyril Markham and Faith Gibbs have stepped aside in their former roles on

Christmas Newsletter December 2017 Goodness! We are at the end of another busy year and it only seems like yesterday that our year started out full of promise. This year has been really positive for Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT) as we continue to ‘lead the way’ as the preferred epilepsy provider in the Waikato. That is not to say that our influence ends there,

Welcome everyone, Writing newsletters is always an enjoyable experience because it enables us to reflect on where we have been, and what we can look forward to in the future. It is all wonderful news and we are thrilled by the ongoing support that we have in our community by our funders, our supporters and by you: our valued clients and friends. Thank you all

Welcome everyone. We get to this time of year and think “Goodness, where has the year gone?” With only five months to go before Christmas, it shows that EWCT has been busy as the leading epilepsy provider, with many highlights to be proud of. At a special mid-winter dinner function on 9 July 2016, EWCT presented two ‘epilepsy hero awards’ to Lindsay Cumberpatch and Tim