The Southwest Thames Paediatric Epilepsy Network (SWTPEN)
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What is the SWTPEN?
The SWTPEN is a clinical network of health professionals responsible for the care of children and young people with epilepsy in the Southwest Thames region.
This includes the London boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Croydon and parts of Surrey and Sussex served by the following hospitals:
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
- St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey
- East Surrey Hospital, Redhill
- Worthing General Hospital, Worthing
Our Vision:
To provide accessible, high quality care for all children with epilepsy in the Southwest Thames region.
Our Mission:
1. Develop and maintain clinical guidelines (based on national guidelines), care pathways and resources
2. Share standards for service provision and outcome measures through collaborative audit
3. Support the continuous professional development of members through quarterly meetings and an annual educational conference
4. Facilitate the involvement of families and carers in epilepsy research through links with City St George’s University of London
Upcoming events:
SWTPEN Autumn meeting (online) 10 October 2025
Past events:
SWTPEN Spring meeting – Young Epilepsy 25 May 2025
