joy allen, police and crime commissioner for durham, thank you.edications for common conditions such as asthma, adhd, diabetes and the menopause — now there's a warning that some of the drugs used to treat epilepsy, are also in short supply. charities say a lack of stock is leaving an increasing number of those living with the condition struggling to access what they need — with potentially serious consequences. charlie rose has more. i was a wreck. wendy had to travel from her home in cheshire to find the medicine she desperately needs from a chemist 75 miles away. i found some in wakefield, so i called that pharmacist and i said, "can you put my name down on them? can you hold them for me until i can get a prescription to you?" and they said they would, which was very nice of them. and by 2 o'clock, my nerves were just shot. epilepsy is a serious neurological condition, affecting more than half a million people in the uk — many of whom rely on being able to access the same medication day in, day out. phil is one of them, but he says recently he'