Seizures in the Community: Simple First Aid That Can Make a Difference By Garry Perkins, former Paramedic, parent and Founder of Sussex First Aid Courses Ltd Seeing someone have a seizure for the first time can be frightening. For a parent watching their child, a carer supporting somebody in their care, or a member of the public suddenly faced with a person having a seizure, those first few moments can feel overwhelming. For me, this subject is also very personal. Alongside m