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The handover between shifts is one of the most important moments in any care setting. For individuals with epilepsy, it is also one of the moments where information is most easily lost. A seizure that happened overnight, a missed dose, a change in behaviour, a planned medication review — all of these need to travel…

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Much of the available information about seizures focuses on what to do during the seizure itself. Far less attention is given to what happens afterwards. Yet the period immediately following a seizure — known as the post-ictal phase — is when many of the most important decisions about care, observation, and escalation are made. This…

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For providers supporting people with epilepsy, a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection is an opportunity to evidence the quality and safety of care being delivered. Epilepsy support is one of the areas inspectors scrutinise closely, particularly in residential care, supported living, and domiciliary services. Understanding what inspectors are looking for, and how to prepare, helps…

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When an employee tells their manager they have epilepsy, the response they receive in that moment shapes everything that follows. Handled well, the conversation builds trust, opens the door to appropriate support, and meets the employer's legal obligations. Handled poorly, it can leave the employee feeling exposed, unsupported, or worse, discriminated against. This article sets…

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Exam season brings pressure for every student. For students with epilepsy, that pressure can carry additional weight. Sleep disruption, increased stress, medication timing, and the cognitive demands of revision are all factors that can affect seizure activity and exam performance. With GCSEs and A-levels approaching, this is the right time for schools, parents, and pastoral…

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One of the more challenging situations for anyone supporting a person with epilepsy is when that individual declines the help on offer. They may refuse to follow their support plan. They may decline rescue medication. They may choose not to inform their employer, their school, or their family. They may insist on activities that carry…

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