Ashley Thomas (John Middleton)

[lizann]

Someone new?

megan or back to bernice again

[Perdita]

Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas will become the village vicar again next week but it could cost him his new relationship with Harriet Finch

After officially becoming a couple, Ashley and Harriet face a difficult situation when Harriet is charged with burglary and is later informed that she has lost her job as vicar.

As the news about Harriet's misfortune spreads around the village, Brenda wants to start a petition to help her.

Ashley receives a call from Harriet and later confesses his hopes to Bernice
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Ashley receives a call from Harriet

However, Ashley is dealt a difficult dilemma when he is offered the position as vicar once again but struggles to tell Harriet the truth.

Having picked the wrong time to come clean with her, Harriet is left upset, but when she overhears how much it means to him, they reach an agreement.

As Ashley embarks on his first day back as vicar, Sandy and Edna mark the occasion by delivering him presents.

However, it is clear Harriet isn't coping with the situation very well and she is plagued with worries about her future career. Could this affect their new relationship?

Ashley visits a distressed Harriet
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Ashley visits a distressed Harriet


Ashley comforts Harriet
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Ashley comforts Harriet

Emmerdale airs these scenes next week on ITV.

[maidmarian]

so burglary worse than bashing your father!
says the Bishop.?

[maidmarian]

so burglary worse than bashing your father!
says the Bishop.?

[Telly Watcher]

Emmerdale’s character develops epilepsy

9 June 2015

It follows vicar, Ashley Thomas’ involvement in a car accident.

Actor John Middleton who plays Ashley said it was a great opportunity to raise awareness of the condition. Epilepsy Action has supported the show’s depiction of epilepsy and was involved in writing the storyline. “I didn’t know that much about [epilepsy] until I did the research into it,” said John. “ I began to I realise there are many sorts of seizure, about 40 different sorts. As I read the script, I realised that what the people who’d written this had in mind was a tonic-clonic seizure – and it was carefully researched. ‘Now that,’ I thought, ‘is challenging… I’ve got to try and get this right.’” Click here to find out more about epilepsy following a brain injury. Epilepsy Action’s advice and information team had assisted Emmerdale’s writers in making sure the scenes were medically accurate. Meanwhile – with extensive online research, including Epilepsy Action’s website – John became much more confident about portraying Ashley’s condition. He continues: “The more I found out, the more I realised that epilepsy is different for each person. Nevertheless, as an actor it’s one of those things that you‘ve just got to go for – you can’t do this by half measures. I hope I’ve got it right! I did have medical advice on the days that we shot this – they seemed to think it was accurate.”

http://www.braininjuryhub.co.uk/news...elops-epilepsy

Read more at:
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/news/new...epilepsy-64797

[Telly Watcher]

Epilepsy storyline continues on Emmerdale

20-08-15

Did you catch tonight's episode of Emmerdale on ITV, featuring the continuing storyline of vicar Ashley Thomas who has epilepsy? Ashley is played by actor John Middleton and Epilepsy Society spent on time on set with John and the cast of Emmerdale during filming to make sure that the popular soap was giving an accurate representation of epilepsy.

Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas and Harriet Finch.Now John is keen to share his increasing knowledge of epilepsy and most importantly to make sure everyone knows what to do if someone has a tonic clonic seizure.

Ashley's epilepsy was diagnosed after a car crash in June and John admits he could not have foreseen how exhausting it would be to play the role of someone who is experiencing tonic clonic seizures. He told us rehearsing tonic clonic seizures before filming on set was exhausting but gave him an incredible insight into what it can be like to live with seizures.

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First aid for seizures

John told Epilepsy Society: 'There are around 40 different types of seizures, not just the tonic clonic sort that I'm attempting to portray in Emmerdale.

'Playing the role of Ashley has made me realise how important it is to know what to do if someone has a tonic clonic seizure.

'First of all it is vital to make sure they can't hurt themselves, so clear the area around them.

'Do not put anything in their mouth. Time the seizure - if it lasts no longer than five minutes and is not followed by subsequent seizures there is no need to call an ambulance.

'As the seizure subsides, put the person in the recovery position and reassure them. They are likely to have no memory of the seizure and could take a good while to recover. They may well be exhausted.'
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Source:
http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/Ep...ale-20-08-2015

[Telly Watcher]

Epilepsy wrist watch
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During tonight's episode, Ashley was given a wrist-worn epilepsy sensor, a device which sends a message to a friend, relative or carer if the person has had a seizure. This will help the vicar to continue to lead an independent life and return safely to work.

Liam Johnson, researcher at Emmerdale commented: 'Epilepsy Society was invaluable throughout the storyline, scripting, and filming of tonight's storyline. They were hugely informative and helpful.

'I know in particular the epilepsy wrist sensor struck a chord with our viewers who did not know about such devices. I look forward to continuing our relationship with the Society.'

Source:
http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/Ep...ale-20-08-2015

Ashley received a wrist epilepsy monitor from epilsepsyalarms.co.uk:

Emmerdale, which attracts a regular audience of around 5 million viewers will be a fantastic opportunity to help raise awareness of a condition that affects over 600,000 people. What’s interesting about this story line is that fact that Ashley was given a wrist worn epilepsy sensor this week that will raise an alert if he has another seizure. Ashley Thomas has actually been given an EpiCare Epilepsy sensor, which he can wear as he goes about his day to day business.

The EpiCare has been a revelation for many clients with epilepsy in the UK. The Danish Care product is retailed by Epilepsy Alarms to customers across the UK. We have highlighted the main points of the three versions below:

EpiCare Mobile
EpiCare BraceletThe sensor connects to the user’s Android mobile via Bluetooth. The EpiCare App on the phone activates within 7-10 seconds of a seizure occurring and alerts carers by Phone and SMS. The text message contains the GPS location of the user at the time of the seizure. You can also link the EpiCare App to a 24/7 control centre such as TeleCare24, where the care team will follow a pre agreed set of procedures if a seizure is detected. This is ideal for people with a relatively high level of independence.
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Other types of Epilepsyalarms are available.

Source:
http://www.epilepsyalarms.co.uk/blog...psy-storyline/

[Telly Watcher]

Ashley Thomas has a seizure in Emmerdale!
4:54pm, Wednesday, 12 August 2015



Ashley Thomas is not happy when hears another minister is conducting the memorial service for the victims of the recent Emmerdale disaster so he decides to return to his post as the village vicar. But as he's still recovering from being run over a few months back... Is he ready for the pressure?

As Pete, Debbie and Chas make their way to the church for the service, they bump into David who lost his stepmum, Val, in the recent disaster.

The villagers gather to pay their respects, but some locals are still missing. Emma, for one, is desperate to know where her son Ross is…

It soon becomes clear that Ashley isn't coping. At the service, he struggle to hold it together when he gets names mixed up. And later, Sandy finds himself in a bit of a fix because his son has forgetten to order a cab to collect him from a hospital appointment.

A few days later, Ashley pays a visit to Dan, who's working at the garage.

Dan's family was hit hard by tragedy in the disaster, losing Ruby…



But as Ashley talks to Dan, he suddenly has a seizure…

As Ashley collapses to the floor, a helpless Dan has no idea what to do. Will Ashley survive? Watch the drama unfold on Emmerdale from Monday, August 17.

Read more at http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/emmerdale...e-in-emmerdale

[Perdita]

This happened in August .. is September now .. We know that Ashley survived ...

[Siobhan]

Emmerdale’s character develops epilepsy

Hi Telly Watcher

Thank you for the information provided. However, for future reference, this storyline happened a month ago so please post in the General section and not spoilers.
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