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Epilepsy
Plain-English guide to childhood epilepsy: seizure types, school, safety, medication and supporting your child.
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Parents & carers
Parents & carers
Epilepsy: a parent overview
Epilepsy means a tendency to have seizures. There are many types and most can be managed well.
5 min read
Parents & carers
Seizure types explained
Focal, generalised tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic, atonic — what each looks like in plain English.
5 min read
Parents & carers
Epilepsy at school
Individual Healthcare Plans, rescue medication, PE and trips — how to keep your child safe and included.
6 min read
Parents & carers
Seizure first aid (the basics)
What to do when a seizure happens — and what NOT to do. Print this and share it.
4 min read
Parents & carers
DLA, Blue Badge and epilepsy
Children with epilepsy often qualify for DLA. Here is what to put on the form.
5 min read