P.O Box 772
Pilling
Preston
PR3 6WW

Tel: 01253 790022
Tel (Parent Liaison Officer): 0151 356 5949
Web: www.oacs-uk.co.uk

The Organisation for Anti-Convulsant Syndrome (OACS) was formed to offer help and support to all families affected by fetal anti-convulsant syndrome (FACS).

OACS Aims:

• To provide help and support to families with children affected by the syndrome.
• To increase the awareness of fetal anti-convulsant syndrome (FACS).
• To give information concerning the additional problems caused by the affects of FACS.
• To put families in touch with other support groups who are able to help with their specific needs.
• To make women more aware of contraceptives and how they affect anti-convulsant medication.
• To make young girls understand their epilepsy and the difficulties if they should become pregnant.
• To support children with educational needs and also with health issues.
• To help families understand social services and benefits available to them.
• To encourage parents in their quest for diagnosis.
• To ensure that women taking anti-convulsant medication are aware of the risks and the steps which can be taken to minimise them.

Note: this condition (FACS) does not only affect the children of mothers who have used anti-convulsants for epilepsy. This group of medicines is also used to treat bipolar, migraines, and pain syndromes such as trigeminal neuralgia. Please do not stop taking any medication but seek advice from your GP or specialist if you are trying to or think you may be pregnant.