Spring Harvest - Special Needs Child

Designated team members have received basic instruction in the storage and administration of epi-pens.
Children who can, and do, administer their own medication, such as an inhaler, may do so as required within the programme.

Please indicate which of the following apply to your child
You may tick more than one.

Who will have the inhaler during the programme?

In normal settings and I am happy for my child to have it with them in the programme and administer it when appropriate
They will need assistance to administer it. I give permission for a designated team member to offer such assistance

My child is allergic to the following and may need their epi-pen if they contact it:

My child will hold the epi-pen during the programme
I would like the epi-pen held by a designated team member during the programme
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to bring the epi-pen and give it to and collect it from the identified team member at the beginning of each session. Epi-pens must NOT be left with team members outside programme hours.

What should we do in a medical emergency?

I give permission for the epi-pen to be administered by a nominated and trained team member if it is reasonably considered that any delay in administering the epi-pen would create a significant risk to the health of my child.
Please do not administer my child's epi-pen but do the following:

Please tell us about the child/young person with special needs.