Frequently asked questions
- What do you do if a child is having a severe allergic reaction?
- Can a child administer their own inhalers?
- What is an anaphylactic shock?
- What are the main triggers of asthma?
- What are the 2 different types of diabetes?
- What different medications are there for diabetes?
- What can trigger an epileptic seizure?
- What do I do if a child is having an asthma attack?
- What is the school policy on asthma?
- How can asthma impact a child's allergies?
Documents & other resources
Symptoms of Diabetes – The FOUR T’s
There are over 4 MILLION people with diabetes in the UK; that’s around 1 in every 16 people.
Schools: Children with Epilepsy – Emergency Procedure
This is a quick reminder of what you should do in an emergency if a child is having a seizure.
Recovery Position
An easy to follow step-by-step for putting a child in the Recovery Position (for when they are unconscious but still breathing).
Injecting Insulin – Step by Step
A simple step-by-step guide to administering an insulin injection, to support our Schools: Children with Diabetes course.
Dealing with a Seizure – Step by Step
his is a basic step by step guide to what to do (and what NOT to do) if someone has one of the common types of epileptic seizure.
CPR – Step-by-step
A step-by-step guide to performing CPR with (rescue breaths).
Adrenaline Auto-Injector
A step-by-step guide to administering an adrenaline auto-injector for a child having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock).
Most common food allergens
This document is perfect to pin up on a notice board at school for teachers and pupils alike.
Common symptoms of a MILD or MODERATE allergic reaction
A little reminder of the most common symptoms of a mild or moderate allergic reaction, so you know what to look out for in a child with allergies.
