Article from Anaphylaxis UK
A new Government consultation into allergy safety in schools launched on 5th March following the announcement of Benedict’s Law coming into effect from September.
The consultation on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies at school aims to deliver the core elements of the Benedict’s Law campaign, including spare adrenaline devices in schools, improved allergy training for staff, clear allergy policies, and stronger individual healthcare plans. This marks a significant step forward for allergy safety in schools, a campaign led by Benedict’s family through the Benedict Blythe Foundation, whose leadership has been instrumental in driving this change.
Members of the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) – an alliance between professional organisation BSACI and patient charities including Anaphylaxis UK, Allergy UK, and the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation – are proud to have supported the development of this guidance. Improving safety in education settings is a core part of the National Allergy Strategy.
Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise® Manager at Anaphylaxis UK, said: “As members of the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG), we are delighted that this consultation signals a move toward clear, unambiguous national guidance. We welcome this development and look forward to continuing our work with schools to raise standards, to ensure that pupils with allergies are fully supported”.