Education & Support Directory

There are some amazing support, information sources and support available for those with food allergy and families. I have listed a number of charities and individuals who are doing incredible work with the food allergy community.

Allergy School
Provider:   Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

Allergy School offers free, practical resources to help teachers create inclusive and safe environments for children with food allergies. Our resources empower educators to protect every child and foster confidence and understanding among pupils, ensuring those with food allergies feel supported.

Sign up free of charge to access our films, lesson plans, assembly packs, self-assessment checklist and first aid advice and more. 

Workplace Allergy Training
Provider:  Anaphylaxis UK

AllergyWise® for Workplaces course includes:

  • 5 modules (allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, allergen avoidance & risk factors, treating anaphylaxis with adrenaline auto-injectors, allergy management in the workplace)
  • Links to useful resources, such as a Workplace Anaphylaxis Risk Assessment and Adult Allergy Action Plan
  • 5 quizzes
  • Practical scenarios
  • Optional narration of lessons
  • Final assessment
  • Personalised downloadable digital certificate of completion

AllergyWise for Schools
Provider:  Anaphylaxis UK

Written by specialists in the medical and education sectors, CPD certified, endorsed by expert allergy clinicians to ensure that all participants can recognise the signs of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and have the confidence to safely manage students with allergies.

This course for all school staff covers common causes of allergic reactions, symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen® and Jext®), and how to manage pupils with allergies in school, including responsibilities, risk assessment, Allergy Action Plans, allergy bullying, storage of adrenaline auto-injectors and practical scenarios.

AllergyWise for Holiday Clubs
Provider:  Anaphylaxis UK

This course has been designed to help staff in any organisation that provides Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs for children and young people. Core content includes common causes of an allergic reaction, how to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors, and practical tips for safely managing children and young people with allergies

AllergyWise® Clubs and Youth Organisations
Provider:  Anaphylaxis UK

This course has been designed to help leaders and workers in any organisation that provides activities for children and young people. This course is suitable for Guiding, Scouting, Duke of Edinburgh leaders, sports clubs and any other organisation that needs information about allergy management.

 

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