Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies: consultation launched

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies: consultation launched

  • 05 March 2026
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A new Government consultation into allergy safety in schools launched today (5th March) following the announcement of Benedict’s Law coming into effect from September. 

The consultation on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies at school aims to deliver the core elements of the Benedict’s Law campaign, including spare adrenaline devices in schools, improved allergy training for staff, clear allergy policies, and stronger individual healthcare plans. This marks a significant step forward for allergy safety in schools, a campaign led by Benedict’s family through the Benedict Blythe Foundation, whose leadership has been instrumental in driving this change. 

As members of the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) – an alliance between professional organisation BSACI and patient charities including Anaphylaxis UK, Allergy UK, and the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation – we are proud to have supported the development of this guidance. Improving safety in education settings is a core part of the National Allergy Strategy. 

Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise® Manager at Anaphylaxis UK, said: “As members of the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG), we are delighted that this consultation signals a move toward clear, unambiguous national guidance. We welcome this development and look forward to continuing our work with schools to raise standards, to ensure that pupils with allergies are fully supported”. 

Have your voice heard 

It’s vitally important that education staff, parents, guardians and those living with allergies get involved with this consultation. To take part and find out more, please visit: https://consult.education.gov.uk/medical-conditions-at-school/medical-conditions-at-school-statutory-guidance/

Respond by 1 May 2026.

Prepare for September 

It is now time for all those involved in education to prepare for September when the statutory guidance comes into force. Anaphylaxis UK can support with everything that schools need, including training (e-learning and face to face), advice, allergy audits and reviews. Contact us on allergywise@anaphylaxis.org.uk for more information and sign up to the education newsletter: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/education/allergy-management-newsletter/