Health Centre

EpiPens, Defibrillators and Asthma/First Aid Kits Locations

Emergency Kits are located in Hillingdon, Fiona and Wallis. They contain:

First Aid Kit, including medical information and emergency contacts for students, Form class signs, Template of Action Logs, Loudspeaker, Torch and batteries, Pens.

First Aid Locations

Defibrillator Location Map

Request a First Aid Kit

Upload Anaphylaxis Plan or download Management plans here

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life threatening, severe allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure to an allergen (usually to foods, insects or medicines), to which a person is allergic.

Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis are potentially life threatening and include any one of the following:

• Difficult or noisy breathing
• Swelling of the tongue
• Swelling or tightness in throat
• Difficulty talking or hoarse voice
• Wheeze or persistent cough
• Persistent dizziness or collapse
• Pale and floppy (in young children)

In some cases, anaphylaxis is preceded by signs and symptoms of mild to moderate allergic reactions, which may include:

• Swelling of face, lips and/or eyes
• Hives or welts
• Abdominal pain and vomiting – these are signs of anaphylaxis for insect allergy

Several factors can influence the severity of an allergic reaction, which include:

• Exercise
• Heat
• Amount of food eaten and how it is prepared

Please note: It must always be remembered that even if previous reactions have been mild, someone with a food allergy is always at risk of a serious reaction (anaphylaxis).

Head Impact

Ascham has a comprehensive Head Impact and Concussion Policy.

Should your daughter suffer a Head Impact, whether it be during Sport, PE or general day to day living you are advised to download The Mild Head Injury And Concussion Fact Sheet from the link below. You will find information on signs and symptoms of concussion and recommendations on when you would need to seek medical advice.

Download Mild Head Injury and Concussion – FACT SHEET

Download Head Impact and Concussion Policy

Suspected Concussion

Following a suspected concussion Ascham school requires the following:

• If your daughter has a suspected concussion please download the Graduated Return to School Program.
• If your daughter is diagnosed with a concussion the School nurse will contact you.

Download Concussion Graduated Return to School Program

Download Head Impact Incident Flowchart

Confirmed Concussion

• If your daughter is diagnosed with a concussion the school nurse wiII contact you and advise regarding the Ascham Graduated Return to School Program.
• Your daughter will be reviewed daily at school by the school nurse and a graduated return to learn and play plan will be developed in conjunction with the Director of Learning and Sports Department.
• Clearance from a Dr will be required once your daughter has completed the GRTP and GRTL.

Download Confirmed Concussion Flowchart

Viral

• Chickenpox
• Covid
• Gastroenteritis
• Hand, foot and mouth disease
• Influenza
• Slapped cheek

Respiratory

• Respiratory

Hair and Skin

• Eczema
• Head lice and nits

Dehydration

• Dehydration