Seizures / epilepsy
Learn how to help someone who is having a seizure.
With regard to the current coronavirus crisis, guidance can be found in our Guidance and Support section. Please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.
Learning objectives
- Learn first aid skills
- Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
- Feel able to help someone in need of first aid
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Leo is playing video games with his friend Ethan. Ethan starts to have a seizure. Leo doesn’t know what to do so calls for help.
nextWhat is the most important thing to do if someone is having a seizure?
What are the signs you should look for if you think someone is having a seizure?
Take action: If someone is having a seizure, make them safe and prevent injury.
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First aid for a seizure
Step 1.
The person may have collapsed. Their body may stiffen and they may make sudden jerky movements. They may also have froth around their mouth.
Step 2.
Use a blanket or clothing to protect their head from injury. Do not restrain them.
Step 3.
Call 999 if necessary or get someone else to do it.
Step 4.
After the seizure, help them to rest on their side with their head tilted back.
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone is having a seizure.
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Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who is having a seizure.
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Practise all first aid skills
These activities help young people to practise more than one first aid skill.
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