Sleep onset seizures are seizures that happen during sleep. They can be hard to spot, so the signs are often noticed in the morning. Because seizures in sleep may go unwitnessed, they carry added risk and are linked to SUDEP, so good seizure control, a safe sleep set-up and, where appropriate, a monitor or alarm…

Sleep is one of the most well-established factors influencing seizure activity. For many people with epilepsy, poor or disrupted sleep is associated with an increased likelihood of seizures, and consistent sleep is associated with better seizure control. When working patterns interfere with sleep, this becomes a workplace issue as well as a personal one. This…