Updated Spare Adrenaline in Schools Website Supports Implementation of New Allergy Reforms
The leading school allergy resource, www.spareadrenalineinschools.uk, has been comprehensively updated to help schools prepare for the introduction of new statutory allergy safety requirements in England, widely known as Benedict’s Law.
Developed by leading healthcare professionals and organisations in partnership with the UK Government, the updated website provides schools with easy access to trusted, evidence-based information aligned with the new statutory guidance. The resource is endorsed by Allergy UK, Anaphylaxis UK, Natasha’s Foundation, the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG), and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).
The Department for Education’s Allergy Safety in Schools statutory guidance came into force in September 2026 and represents the most significant advancement in school allergy management in a generation. These reforms follow years of campaigning by families, healthcare professionals and allergy organisations after the tragic death of Benedict Blythe, whose fatal allergic reaction at school highlighted the urgent need for stronger protections for children and young people with allergies.
Under the new requirements, schools must have a dedicated allergy safety policy, provide allergy awareness training for staff, maintain appropriate Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs), and hold spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for use in emergencies.
The updated Spare Adrenaline in Schools website has been designed as a practical implementation resource to help schools understand and meet their new legal responsibilities. It also provides tailored information and practical resources for parents, pupils, healthcare professionals and pharmacists, helping to improve allergy awareness, preparedness and emergency response across the wider community.
The website provides:
- Guidance on implementing the new allergy safety requirements
- Resources to support the development of effective school allergy policies
- Information on recognising and responding to anaphylaxis
- Guidance on obtaining, storing and administering spare adrenaline auto-injectors
- Educational resources to support staff training and awareness
- Template documentation, including a letter to support the purchase of spare adrenaline auto-injectors
- Practical advice on reducing the risk of allergic reactions in school settings
The updated website aims to help schools translate the new statutory requirements into everyday practice, ensuring staff have the knowledge, confidence and resources needed to minimise the risk of allergic reactions and respond effectively when emergencies arise.
As schools implement these important reforms, access to high-quality guidance and practical support will be essential. The website has therefore been expanded and enhanced to reflect both the new legal framework and the latest best practice in allergy management.
The resource continues to promote the principle that effective allergy safety requires a whole-school approach, bringing together school leaders, teachers, support staff, healthcare professionals, pupils and families to create safer environments for children and young people with allergies.
Visit the website www.spareadrenalineinschools.uk