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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jasmine Norden

EpiPens to be stocked in schools for emergency use after death of five year old boy

New statutory requirements aimed at safeguarding children with allergies in schools have been welcomed by a mother whose five-year-old son tragically died from an allergic reaction.

Helen Blythe, whose son Benedict passed away in 2021, expressed her relief, stating the new measures would make it "less likely for other families to go through what we’ve been through". The government has announced these mandatory requirements, replacing previous non-statutory guidance.

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