Langside School in Poole marked Purple Day on Tuesday 26th March by holding a tea and cake event for parents to attend in support of epilepsy awareness after its Easter bonnet parade and assembly to mark the end of term. 

Langside School is Diverse Abilities’ visionary school for pupils aged two to 19 with profound physical and learning disabilities, and complex medical needs. 

Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity and also supports children with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities.

Langside School’s pupils, staff, governors, and families joined thousands of others worldwide in dressing in purple clothes to symbolise unity and raising funds to make a difference to those living with epilepsy.

The event was held in memory of Hazel Thomas, who passed away last year. Hazel was the lead nurse at Langside School and specialised in epilepsy nursing and training others across the county. The event was a chance to remember Hazel and raise money for a cause she was passionate about. 

The school raised an incredible £200 for Epilepsy Action, who’s vision is to create a world without limits for people with epilepsy. 

To find out more about Langside School and the other services provided by Diverse Abilities visit diverseabilities.org.uk