Did you know that schools will soon be able to hold generic adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)?
As you may be aware, schools have previously been unable to keep generic AAIs as they were classed as a prescription only medicine.
However, following extensive campaigning by the Anaphylaxis Campaign and other leading organisations, new legislation will come into effect on 1st October 2017 to allow schools, preschools and nurseries to obtain these without a prescription, for emergency use on children who are at risk of anaphylaxis but whose own device is not available or not working
The new legislation represents a significant adjustment in the management of children who suffer from severe allergic reactions and it will provide great reassurance to parents, school staff and carers across the UK.
All our First aid courses will cover the new legislation
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