Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are widely treated as time-critical medicines. A missed or late dose can increase the risk of seizures. Every care provider supporting people with epilepsy needs a clear medication policy covering prevention, immediate escalation for professional advice, recording, and learning from incidents. Staff should never decide on their own whether to give a…

Pupils with epilepsy should be able to take part in school trips and residential visits. With good planning, most can do so safely. Schools should review the pupil’s Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) early, complete a trip-specific risk assessment, make sure trained staff and any rescue medication go with the pupil at all times, and agree…