Clarke Willmott has congratulated Dr Ava Easton, chief executive of Encephalitis International, on being awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her outstanding contribution to supporting people affected by encephalitis.
The firm is a corporate supporter and innovation partner of the charity, helping raise awareness of encephalitis, a neurological disease that affects brain function and that can cause long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional consequences if not treated promptly.
“We are delighted to celebrate Dr Easton on being awarded an MBE for her exceptional dedication to supporting people affected by encephalitis and advancing fundraising and research initiatives,” said Clarke Willmott Partner James Edmondson
Encephalitis can be a devastating condition with long-term effects. Dr Easton’s leadership is making a meaningful impact on patients and their families.
Back in 2013 Dr Easton identified the need for a global awareness day for encephalitis and was instrumental in leading to the launch of World Encephalitis Day in 2014. Since then, the campaign has reached over 215 million people across the globe.
This year’s World Encephalitis Day on February 22 will see Clarke Willmott once again supporting the campaign through awareness initiatives and fundraising activities.
“Through founding World Encephalitis Day, raising awareness, improving patient care and supporting vital research, Dr Easton has transformed the outlook for people affected by encephalitis,” added James Edmondson.
“Her tireless dedication and leadership make her truly deserving of this well-earned MBE.”
Dr Ava Easton is a leading encephalitis expert, author of Life After Encephalitis, a senior honorary fellow at the University of Liverpool and a researcher and global authority on patient outcomes and quality of life for those affected by the condition.
In the UK, up to 6,000 new cases of encephalitis are diagnosed annually, and while anyone can develop the condition, the very young and the elderly are at greatest risk.
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Our medical negligence solicitors are experts in complex claims relating to encephalitis in particular. We are proud to support The Encephalitis Society and share their aim “To improve the quality of life of all people affected directly and indirectly by encephalitis.”
Our solicitors are approved by the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme, the Action Against Medical Accidents (AVMA) Accreditation Scheme, and Headway.
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