What support systems are there for the siblings of a child with epilepsy?

I think it depends where you live in the country. I think social services support is absolutely vital to families to provide some sort of respite. I get a carer come in one afternoon a week so I can take my eldest son Harry who's 10 out, originally it was for swimming lessons I think now he goes to cricket practice and I sit and watch. That time together is important. He also attends a sibling club at his brother's school which was set up in the last year which is great because he meets with other children who've got brothers and sisters who are as severe in terms of their learning as Dominic and they also have a Counsellor there who can pick up any kids who perhaps are struggling.

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