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Managing Epilepsy Day to Day (Living with Epilepsy)

Water Safety – Bathing/Showering - Having a shower can be safer than having a bath because the water drains away. This significantly reduces the risk of drowning. Having a bath carries higher risks than having a shower. Ensure a responsible adult is present if your child or young person with Epilepsy is taking a shower or a bath. A responsible adult will need to consider if they need to stay in the bathroom, or to wait outside the door. This is so they are able to hear if the child/young person has seizure and are able to help. 

Swimming - If swimming, ensure that lifeguards are aware about your child’s seizures and any other health concerns. Ensure all children with a history of seizures swim with supervision from a responsible adult who knows how to swim and can provide emergency help. Children with frequent seizures or seizures that impair consciousness may need 1-to-1 supervision. 

Road - It is recommended to use designated road crossings. Try to stay on the inner side of pavements. 

Climbing - It is recommended that a child/young person with seizures should not climb anything taller than their own height unless they are wearing a harness and are supervised. This is to prevent injury in the case of the child/young person having a seizure and falling. 

You can visit these websites for further information: 

 

Support for Parents  

Epilepsy Action UK helpline offers free, confidential advice to anyone affected by epilepsy including: 

  • People living with epilepsy 

  • Carers 

  • Family and friends of people with epilepsy 

  • Professionals, including those working in health, social care and education 

More details can be found clicking on this link which will take you to the Epilepsy Action webpage The Epilepsy Action helpline - Epilepsy Action  

 

Support for Children and Young People  

Epilepsy Action provide information, stories and videos specifically for children and young people that have been diagnosed with Epilepsy. You can find out more information here - Just for kids - Epilepsy Action  

Young Epilepsy support and inclusion team works with children and young people with epilepsy aged up to 25 years old who have a range of abilities and needs. You can find out more information here - Support & inclusion | Young Epilepsy  

 

Further information 

Please refer to the websites listed below for additional safety advice for children and young people undergoing investigation or have a diagnosis of Epilepsy. The websites provide information on living with epilepsy, safety including water safety, epilepsy and wellbeing, daily life, alarms, monitors and support.   

  

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