Allergy

Two UK TV channels reported on the implementation of Benedict's Law, named after five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died in 2021 after an allergic reaction to cow's milk at school. The law requires schools in England to take specific allergy safety measures. ITV News reported that training for staff began on the day of the broadcast, and that schools must now maintain a comprehensive allergy policy, provide individual healthcare plans for children with allergies, and keep at least two spare adrenaline pens on site. Channel 5 reported that the law has been introduced and that from this week schools will have these measures in place, which will no longer be voluntary. Both channels featured Benedict's mother, Helen, who campaigned for the change. Channel 5 also included an interview with a paediatric allergy nurse, who described the signs of an allergic reaction and the use of adrenaline. Channel 5 additionally reported that prior to the law, 70% of schools in England did not have all four required measures in place together.

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Reported by all 2 channels
Benedict Blythe died in 2021 after an allergic reaction to cow's milk at school.	Reported by Channel 5	Reported by ITV
Benedict's Law came into effect, requiring schools in England to maintain allergy policies, provide individual healthcare plans, and keep spare adrenaline pens, with staff training beginning.	Reported by Channel 5	Reported by ITV
Benedict's mother, Helen, campaigned for the change after her son's death.	Reported by Channel 5	Reported by ITV
Only on one channel
Before the law, 70% of schools in England did not have all four required measures in place together.	Reported by Channel 5	Not reported by ITV
A paediatric allergy nurse described the signs of an allergic reaction and the use of adrenaline devices.	Reported by Channel 5	Not reported by ITV

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