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Safeguarding in Schools: A Strategic Approach to Managing Allergies and Anaphylaxis
As a place for growth and learning, schools should be a sanctuary for children. But safeguarding in schools not only encompasses protecting kids against neglect and abuse - It also underscores the need to address medical concerns, particularly ones that are potentially life-threatening, such as allergies.
A warning to the UK education sector - REACT Report, Benedict Blythe Foundation
Following the death of 8 year old Benedict due to a severe allergic reaction at school, mum Helen has worked tirelessly and published The REACT report - releasing groundbreaking statistics, and uncovering the lack of allergy safeguarding in UK education.
(BIG NEWS) We’ve got a new team member and our own office!
Our little team at Kitt Medical has grown - meet Olivia, our new key point of contact for schools - and for the first time ever, we have our own office - Kitt Medical HQ, in Kings Cross, London!
School teacher’s near-fatal allergic reaction treated by Anaphylaxis Kitt
Billie-Jo, a mathematics teacher from a prestigious UK boarding school, experienced a near-fatal allergic reaction and required treatment from three adrenaline pens using the school’s Anaphylaxis Kitt. This is now the second time one of our Kitts has been used, and the story is a truly eye-opening one.
Having a life-threatening allergic reaction abroad | Nathan Bloohn - Allergy Interviews Ep #4
For the fourth instalment of our Allergy Interviews series, I chatted with someone actually with very similar allergies to myself: 21-year-old Nathan, who is allergic to all nuts, sesame and soya.
It’s been one year since we launched… But do you know our story?
One year ago, we launched our Anaphylaxis Kitt service. We’re now supporting over 300 schools all across the UK. But do you know the story of how we got started?
Living With Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis | Tee Houghton - Allergy Interviews Ep #3
For the third instalment of our Allergy Interviews series, I chatted with 19-year-old Tee Houghton - otherwise known as ‘Allergies In Bold’. Tee lives with a range of allergies from environmental factors such as dust, animal dander and pollen to foods such as shellfish and also exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Allergy & Anaphylaxis Treatment: How to use an Adrenaline Pen
We discuss the critical importance of understanding and using adrenaline pens in emergency situations, particularly for individuals dealing with severe allergies and anaphylaxis, and introduce our Anaphylaxis Kit Subscription Service.
How to be ‘Positively Allergic’ | Will & Steph - Allergy Interviews Ep #2
For the second of our new Allergy Interviews series, I had the pleasure of speaking with allergy mum Steph and her eleven-year-old son, Will, who lives with multiple severe allergies, including pollen and flaxseed, as well having eczema.
‘I Would Walk 500 Miles’: A Heartwarming Journey of Allergy Support in the Scottish Highlands
When we received an enquiry from a tiny school based in the heart of the Scottish Highlands for our Anaphylaxis Kitts, we were left both curious and intrigued.
Advocating For & Living With Severe Allergies | Julianne Ponan - Allergy Interviews Ep #1
Join our founder Zak as he interviews people who have lived through severe allergic reactions. Today, he interviews Juliane Ponan, founder and CEO of Creative Nature.
Getting proactive about allergy care: Cotham School, Bristol - Case Study
The days are getting shorter, colder and wetter, so to brighten things up, we wanted to share the story of how we partnered with Cotham secondary school in Bristol, who proactively installed five Anaphylaxis Kitts across their site.
We’re hiring! Want to join our team?
We’re excited to announce that we’re looking to hire a Customer Success Executive to join our team and help us create a new standard for allergy care. Interested? Read to find out more and apply for the role.
Partnering with Robert Halfon MP for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week
We ran our first-ever in-person event with schools in Harlow for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week, alongside MP Robert Halfon & CEO Clare Bull!
Family of 14-year-old girl who had severe allergic reaction at school “dread” what could have happened without Anaphylaxis Kitt
Ava was attending a dance rehearsal at the Harris Rainham Academy in Essex, when she had a severe allergic reaction and couldn’t find her adrenaline pens. Thankfully, an Anaphylaxis Kitt was installed nearby.
Back to School: How to Prepare for an Allergy-Aware Year Ahead
As the summer holidays draw to a close and a new school year approaches, we want to ensure that your return to the classroom is as smooth, safe, and allergy-aware as possible.
Improving Allergy Management in Education: Case Study - Ralph Allen Secondary School
Ralph Allen School, a large secondary in Bath, revolutionises its’ allergy policy, improves access to critical training for staff and enhances allergy awareness by replacing their current allergy provision with Anaphylaxis Kitts.
Our Anaphylaxis Kitts Went Viral!
We woke up Saturday morning to millions of views, thousands of comments and messages, and some insane enquiries after redownloading Tiktok for the first time in over a year and uploading some new content to our Kitt Medical account…
Adrenaline Auto-Injectors: Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Devices
Adrenaline auto-injectors have emerged as crucial devices in emergency situations, where immediate treatment is required to counter allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis.
The Power of Allergy Training: Celebrating 1,000+ Committed School Staff
By subscribing to easily accessible training programs like ours, schools can empower their staff to create safer and more inclusive environments for students with allergies. This recent achievement of 1,000+ completions highlights the growing recognition of the importance of our Anaphylaxis Kitt service alongside allergy training and its potential to save lives.