New statutory guidance will require schools across the UK to keep allergy pens on site, according to announcements reported by multiple outlets. The guidance, described as part of “Benedict’s Law,” is set to introduce a consistent approach to managing severe allergic reactions in school settings. Under the measures, schools are expected to stock the life-saving pens and ensure they are available for use when needed.
One outlet also reports that the guidance includes allergy safety training for teachers, aiming to improve preparedness among staff. The exact details of how training is delivered and how pens are stored and maintained are not fully specified in the provided summaries, but the overall direction is to standardize allergy response measures in schools.
The guidance is framed as a legal and policy change that applies to all UK schools, with the expectation that schools comply with the new requirements following the announcement.
