Care staff supporting people with epilepsy face challenges such as unpredictable seizures, night-time monitoring, and limited resources. Knowing when a seizure occurs is vital for immediate safety — preventing injuries, administering rescue medication, and reducing life-threatening risks like status epilepticus or SUDEP.

Timely detection also helps the person feel safer and more supported, promotes dignity and independence, and ensures accurate data for personalised care planning and treatment adjustments, giving both residents and families peace of mind.

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An estimated 633,000 people in the UK are living with epilepsy.1

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A tonic-clonic seizure lasting five minutes or more is a medical emergency requiring urgent treatment.2

Supporting timely awareness of tonic-clonic seizures
Possum’s epilepsy solutions are designed to detect movement patterns associated with tonic-clonic seizures and alert a carer, supporting a timely response in line with the individual’s epilepsy care plan.

  1. Wigglesworth S, Neligan A, Dickson JM et al. The incidence and prevalence of epilepsy in the United Kingdom 2013–2018: a retrospective cohort study of UK primary care data. Seizure. 2023;105:37–42.
    Peer-reviewed prevalence study
  2. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Epilepsies in children, young people and adults, NICE guideline NG217, section 7: treating status epilepticus.
    
NICE guidance
    NICE states that convulsive status epilepticus is a seizure lasting five minutes or more. Emergency responses should always follow the person’s individual care plan and clinical guidance.

Bed-based and wearable epilepsy sensors monitor for movement patterns associated with tonic-clonic seizures and send real-time alerts to a carer when these patterns are detected. This supports a timely and appropriate response while helping individuals maintain privacy, dignity and independence.

Alert-It Companion mini

The Companion Mini is a discreet epilepsy monitor designed to detect tonic-clonic seizures during sleep. Placed under the mattress, it senses seizure movements and instantly alerts carers through a base unit and pager — providing reassurance and timely support.

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Alert-It Companion Mini epilepsy monitor with wireless receiver for seizure monitoring and carer alerts
Emfit epilepsy seizure monitor sensor designed for night-time seizure detection during sleep

Emfit

Emfit uses a discreet sensor placed beneath the mattress to detect the distinctive movement patterns associated with tonic‑clonic (grand mal) seizures.

When a seizure is detected, the system can send an instant alert to a pager, helping staff respond quickly and appropriately.

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Epi-Care Free

Epi‑Care Free from Possum is a comfortable wristband that monitors tonic‑clonic seizures around the clock. If a seizure occurs, it alerts caregivers instantly via a base unit and pager — offering independence and reassurance for users and families.

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Epi-Care Free epilepsy seizure detector kit with wrist sensor and monitoring unit
Epi-Care 3000 seizure monitoring system with movement sensor and alarm display

Epicare 3000

Night-time seizures can be difficult to monitor, creating anxiety for families and caregivers. Epi-Care 3000 is an advanced epilepsy bed alarm that monitors for tonic-clonic seizures during sleep, helping caregivers respond quickly when every second matters. Designed for both children and adults, it combines proven sensor technology with intelligent movement analysis to deliver reliable seizure detection night after night.

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