EPILEPSY SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT PACKAGE
The Epilepsy Support and Management 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 Section 1.
Hard copies of the Epilepsy Support and Management Package are available from the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria (telephone the Epilepsy Help Line on 1300 852 853 to obtain a copy).
Alternatively, you may download the pdf forms and guidelines below. (Shortly, we will have pdf forms available, which you will be able to complete on-line, save and print.)
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
You can download the Plan and Guidelines as one document here.
Alternatively you can download individual pdfs below.
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.
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