To mark National Allergy Awareness Week last month, local UK schools across Liverpool and Nottingham were highlighted and applauded for their efforts to get proactive about allergy care.
First, Liverpool City Council spotlighted St. Hilda’s Secondary School - one of the first in the city to adopt one of our Anaphylaxis Kitts, in The Liverpool Express newspaper:
The school in south Liverpool has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its students by implementing an innovative anaphylaxis kit, provided by Kitt Medical.
The anaphylaxis kit comprises emergency adrenaline pens, online CPD-accredited training, and incident reporting mechanisms, ensuring swift and effective responses to allergy emergencies for students and visitors.
The integration of the anaphylaxis kit at St. Hilda’s Primary School has already proven to be impactful in safeguarding students.
As Assistant Head Teacher, Ben Norton said, “Students can feel safe and secure knowing that we have this provision in school.”
Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health at Liverpool City Council says: “It’s fantastic to see this pioneering approach to allergy awareness happening in Liverpool. Not only do these specialised kits offer a fantastic resource for teachers, but they are really important as an awareness raising tool for our young people, giving more understanding of what to look out for when it comes to allergic reactions.”
‘Every defibrillator’s next door neighbour’ - The Anaphylaxis Kitt installed next to a school AED.
Notts TV, a local broadcasting channel for the wider Nottingham area, also put out a piece showcasing how the Raleigh Education trust has championed those with allergies and installed Anaphylaxis Kitts in all four of their school.
Phil Willott, Director of Education at the Raliegh Trust, said: “I think it does provide that additional piece of mind - not just the staff but also the children and the parents - that if there was an (allergy) incident then we have a safety net”.
Andrew Morgan, Principle at Woodlands Academy added: “We have a young person who has developed an allergy recently and doesn’t have an EpiPen, and we have a member of staff who has allergies who doesn’t have an EpiPen - So we know that we have that extra reassurance that the Kitt is there and available if it’s needed.”
About National Allergy Awareness Week:
National Allergy Awareness Week, which runs until 27 April, an annual initiative led by Allergy UK, aims to raise awareness about allergies and promote best practices in allergy management. By fostering understanding and preparedness, the campaign seeks to create safer environments for individuals living with allergies. Learn more at https://www.allergyuk.org/
