21/05/2024
This week is National Epilepsy week.
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If you notice someone having a seizure you should:
📞Call for emergency services
⏱️Time the seizure
⚠️Remove and hazards that could cause injury
🤕Cushion around their head to prevent injury
⛑️Once the seizure has stopped check for breathing and roll them into the recovery position
‼️don’t put anything in their mouth and don’t try to restrain them.
*statistics from Epilepsy Research Institute UK