New allergy safety guidelines introduced in English schools following Benedict Blythe's death
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New allergy safety guidelines introduced in English schools following Benedict Blythe's death

1 hours ago · Originally published 8 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: New allergy law will 'protect generations' of schoolchildren
Following the death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe from an allergic reaction, new government guidelines now require all state-funded schools in England to store life-saving allergy pens and implement formal allergy policies. These measures, campaigned for by the Benedict Blythe Foundation, aim to standardise staff training and healthcare planning to better protect pupils with severe allergies.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK England
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