Surgery to stop seizures was done on T.V.

A Luton woman who has had epilepsy for more than two decades features in tonight's new BBC1 documentary series The Brain Hospital – as she undergoes surgery to stop her seizures.Lois Higgs, from Stopsley, underwent a number of tests at the National Society for Epilepsy (NSE).Then she had her surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), which is the focus of the three-part series which airs its second episode tonight, Wednesday, at 9pm.

Since having her surgery, Lois, who lives with her husband and three children, has seen a significant reduction in her seizure frequency. And she is so grateful to NSE for its support that she is fronting the charity's Christmas Appeal this year to raise funds for its epilepsy information service, which provides 300,000 leaflets to people with epilepsy every year.Lois is a big supporter of NSE's work. She said: "I've always used NSE's information leaflets to help me understand more about my seizures and medication.

"Their wide range of leaflets have always given me the information I've been looking for, in a clear and easy to read format."Although doctors give you information, you can't always take in what they are saying at the time. "That's why the leaflets are so important. "They are clear and informative and the range available answers all my questions about living with epilepsy."To support Lois and the work of NSE, you can donate via its website at www.epilepsynse.org.uk or contact Pat Leighton on 01494 601414