Beyond nut-free: Creating safer s...

Beyond nut-free: Creating safer schools for children with allergies

Anaphylaxis UK: Let's Talk About Allergies by Anaphylaxis UK
S2 · E5
Sep 28, 2026
36:27

Episode notes

Join Dr Adrian Sie, a leading consultant in paediatrics and allergy specialist, and Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise manager, as they discuss the often misunderstood topic of nut-free schools.

They’ll look at the common misconceptions made about nut-free environments and what the evidence tells us when it comes to making children safer in school. Both Adrian and Tracey share their expert perspectives on the pros and cons of nut-free environments. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply curious about the topic, this video offers valuable insights and information on one of the hottest debates in the allergy community.

For information on allergy training for schools: https://anaphylaxis.org.uk/education/allergywise-for-schools-information/

Understand Benedict’s law and prepare for the changes and what to expect: https://anaphylaxis.org.uk/education/benedicts-law/

Safer Schools resources from Anaphylaxis UK: https://anaphylaxis.org.uk/education/safer-schools-programme/

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