If you see someone having a seizure, there are simple things you can do to help.

Tonic-clonic seizures

If you are with someone who has a tonic-clonic seizure:

• protect them from injury by removing any dangerous or potentially harmful objects nearby, and cushioning their head with your hands or soft material
• do not restrain them or attempt to move them (unless they are in immediate danger) and don't put anything in their mouth
• stay calm, and stay with them until they regain consciousness

When the convulsions have stopped, put them into the recovery position until they have recovered.

Other types of seizure

If someone is having one of the other types of seizure:

• protect them from injury by removing any dangerous or potentially harmful objects nearby, and cushioning their head with your hands or soft material
• only attempt to move them if they are in immediate danger
• stay with them and comfort them until they have fully recovered