Non Epileptic Seizures and work
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Hi and welcome to the community
I was a hr manager in retail for over 30 years and we employed people with epilepsy. Some had to avoid checkout work bug others didn't depends on your seizure triggers . Some also stacked shelves , worked on counters or in back office
There are lots opportunities maybe smaller type shop work why not try volunteering in a charity shop to see how it suits you0 -
I did work in a supermarket but how do you keep yourself safe?0
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Sometimes and sometimes not.0
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Do you have any typical triggers you can avoid
Working in a smaller retail outlet would be safer as long as it doesn't involve lone working and letting your colleagues know about your condition and any assistance you require0 -
I’d say severe stress and anxiety tend to build up for me. Lack of sleep. I also get motor tics too. That’s a new symptom I’ve had for the past 6 months. Not sure if it’s related to NEAD or FND.So no lone working?1
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Definitely NO to lone working and any reputable employer should not permit you.tl work on your own with your condition0
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So would that mean no working down an aisle on my own on a night shift for example0
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No it wouldn't lone working means you would be the only person on the premises at any time during the shift0
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Ah. So I would be okay to work an aisle on my own as long as other people are in the building.What about first aiders0
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There should be first aiders anyway in a supermarket on the night shift operation
From experience tho working nights isn't compatible with people who have secures due to the disruption of the sleep pattern
You should speak to your gp about this
Also the employer should complete a pre employment medical screening and this may advise no overnight work
I'm only playing devil's advocate here and telling you potential issues
My earlier advice still stands you would probably be better off in a smaller retail environment rather than large supermarket but it isn't impossible to work for them2 -
Does frequency of seizures matter when it comes to shelve stacking and moving heavy pallets and working at heights?0
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As before it depends on triggers you need to seek advice from your gp about type of work you can do and if you get a job a referral to oh would be beneficial0
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woodbine said:As someone who also has epilepsy I would agree with Jane to try work as a volunteer in a charity shop to see how it goes, have you checked that you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled to ?
NES. are still seizures just with a different cause.0
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