SkillBase First Aid’s blog posts and pages relating to Anaphylaxis, Anaphylactic Shock and Allergic Reactions
🔴 LIVE & UPDATING | Last Update: June 29th 2026 Target Implementation: September 2026 Published by: SkillBase First Aid Compliance Team Editor’s Note: This is a fluid, live blog for School Leadership Teams (SLTs), Governors, and Safeguarding Leads. As the Department for Education (DfE) finalises and releases the official statutory Read more…
Great News for Anaphylaxis Emergencies! Parents, as well as teachers of children with anaphylaxis can now keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs). The Department of Health has made the decision to allow schools to keep spares on site for emergencies. The new legislation came into effect on the 1st of October! Read more…
Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock is a severe allergic reaction. It is caused when the immune system has an overreaction to an allergen. An allergen is a trigger and might include foods, such as dairy products, nuts or seafood, medication, latex or insect stings. Almost anything can be an allergen. A Read more…