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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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment.
Allergy has been labelled by the World Health Organisation as a global epidemic, affecting approximately 550 million people globally. But what actually is allergy? What causes it? and how can it be treated? Let’s start from the very beginning.
The UK Parliament debate on Owen’s Law & an Allergy Tsar
On the 15th May the UK government will be taking a big step forward - debating both Owen’s Law and the need for an Allergy Tsar. This comes after years of hard fought campaign work by both bereaved families.
‘Emerade’ adrenaline auto-injector recall
All Emerade adrenaline auto-injector pens are being recalled due to issues that could inhibit their ability to function properly and therefore treat anaphylaxis.
Professor Adam Fox on Allergy, Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline
Ahead of #AllergyAwarenessWeek (April 24th 2023) Zak sits down with Professor Adam Fox to quiz him on all things allergy, anaphylaxis, and adrenaline, busting a few widely believed myths in the process.
An allergic reaction on the Eurostar…
Signifying the importance of #AllergyAwarenessWeek almost on cue: a child has an allergic reaction on the Eurostar, and there's no adrenaline available.
Flying on an airplane with a severe allergy to nuts
There have been a number of recent incidents highlighting the lack of awareness and preparedness in airlines when it comes to dealing with allergies and anaphylaxis, so I thought I would share my own story.
Why we’re putting Anaphylaxis Kitts in schools
There's more to it than them being a HUGE and opportune market allowing us to build a community, implement change and learn from feedback...
The loss of Jakub Bednarz (allergic reaction)
Queen’s University student Jakub Bednarz tragically died from a severe allergic reaction.