Epilepsy
Expert epilepsy care and support
We have many years of experience supporting people with epilepsy to manage their seizures to help them live fulfilling, independent lives.
As a leading national care provider, our professional care team receive comprehensive training from our Clinical Leads and specialist training partner in the best ways to support their clients.
We will work closely with your healthcare team in producing a bespoke care plan that fits to your care needs and requirements.
Epilepsy care and support tailored to you
Because epilepsy can manifest mainly through a variety of different seizures, we never take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our care workers put people first. In order to make this happen, we work with you to create care plan as individual as you are.
Types of epilepsy care and support
We know that everyone has their own experiences of epilepsy that are unique to them.
With the right care and support we can help you manage your epilepsy, giving you the confidence and independence to live the life you want.
Live-in epilepsy care and support
The 24/7 support from a carefully-matched care worker can make a real difference for people living with epilepsy and their family. Our care workers will work with your healthcare teams, understanding your condition and how to manage it.
Epilepsy care and support at home
Regular visits from an Agincare care worker to your home can help you manage your epilepsy symptoms and build a framework that will make you feel more confident. As well as personal care and support, your care worker will help you organise your home, daily routine and household tasks that you may struggle with.
Frequently asked questions
Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.
Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms.
It’s often lifelong, but can sometimes get slowly better over time.
Seizures can affect people in different ways, depending on which part of the brain is involved.
Possible symptoms include:
uncontrollable jerking and shaking, called a “fit”
losing awareness and staring blankly into space
becoming stiff
strange sensations, such as a “rising” feeling in the tummy, unusual smells or tastes, and a tingling feeling in your arms or legs
collapsing
Sometimes you might pass out and not remember what happened.
All our care and support staff complete the nationally recognised care certificate. Specific training is taught by our training partner Training Now and healthcare professionals.
The specialist may suggest having a test to check your brain activity called an electroencephalogram (EEG), or a brain scan to look for any problem in your brain.
But if these tests do not show anything, it’s still possible you have epilepsy, and you may be diagnosed just based on your symptoms
Though epilepsy is often a lifelong condition, most people with the condition are able to lead normal lives if their seizures are well controlled and monitored.
Through the right treatment, preparation and support you will be able to take more control of your seizures.