EPILEPSY MANAGEMENT PLAN & SUPPORT PACKAGE
The Epilepsy Management Plan and Support Package has been designed to help people involved with the person living with epilepsy to recognise when seizures are occurring and to give clear directions about the appropriate support and first aid to be provided to the person, whether they are a child or an adult.
How to use this package
Section 1 contains management plans and seizure record forms.
Section 2 contains guidelines and support materials to help complete the various plans.
Hard copies of the Epilepsy Management Plan and Support Package are available from the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria (telephone the Epilepsy Helpline on 1300 852 853 to obtain a copy).
Alternatively, you may download the forms and guidelines below.
Download a simple diagram showing how to use this package here.
Who should use this package?
This package is intended for use by the person with epilepsy, their family and any other person who has a role in supporting the person with epilepsy, either in a paid or unpaid capacity, including:
· Childcare and early childhood staff
· Teachers, integration aides, other school and Out of School Hours Care program staff
· Medical practitioners
· Hospital accident, emergency and nursing staff
· Aged care, Home and Community Care (HACC) and disability support workers
· Sports, Scouts, Girl Guides and other recreation staff
· Employers or any other place where the person with epilepsy or their family believes this would be useful.
Roles and responsibilities
In using this publication, there are some clear roles and responsibilities for the person with epilepsy and people who have the most knowledge and experience of the person’s epilepsy and seizures. A team approach is necessary, with the person living with epilepsy at the centre.
Download the Epilepsy Management Plan Forms and Guidelines
Option 1 - Complete the following forms electronically, then save and print:
Option 2 - Download and print the forms, then complete by hand:
You can download the full Plan and Guidelines as one document by clicking on this link
Alternatively you can download individual pdfs by clicking on the links below:
When to call an Ambulance
Additional pages
If you require additional space to write, you can download additional forms here.
Further assistance and training
Support is available to families and organisations in how to use this Epilepsy Support and Management Package, including training in understanding epilepsy and the emergency management of seizures. Contact the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria for further information.
Training for Families - Emergency Medication
Training for Organisations - Emergency Medication
Support and Management Training for Organisations
Evaluation and feedback
We value your feedback and would appreciate you taking a few moments to complete a short questionnaire about how you found the package to use.
Evaluation form
Epilepsy Helpline: 1300 852 853
