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Why have an emergency adrenaline kit?
People with allergies should carry their prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors as advised by their healthcare professional. However, there may be times when their device is unavailable, inaccessible or not working.
For eligible organisations, having an emergency adrenaline kit on site can provide an additional safeguard and help staff respond quickly and confidently to suspected anaphylaxis.
A clearly marked kit can help to:
- Ensure emergency adrenaline is easy to locate when it is needed
- Support a quick and consistent response to anaphylaxis
- Give staff greater confidence in an emergency
- Improve allergy and anaphylaxis awareness
In England, schools can purchase spare adrenaline auto-injectors without a prescription for emergency use in children at risk of anaphylaxis. Other organisations may also be able to stock emergency adrenaline depending on their setting and applicable requirements. Always check the latest guidance for your organisation.
Having the kit is only part of being prepared
Having an emergency adrenaline kit is an important part of being prepared for anaphylaxis, but knowing what to do in an emergency is just as important.
Allergywise® training, brought to you by Allergy UK incorporating Anaphylaxis UK (formally Anaphylaxis UK), helps organisations build the knowledge and confidence needed to recognise the signs of anaphylaxis and respond quickly and appropriately.
Training can help staff and volunteers:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Understand the importance of acting quickly
- Know what to do in an allergic emergency
- Feel more confident responding in a high-pressure situation
- Build greater awareness of allergy safety across your organisation
AllergyWise training can complement your organisation’s allergy policies, emergency procedures and individual allergy action plans, helping you create a safer and more allergy-aware environment.
