Health & wellbeing
Allergies
Allergies are very common, especially in the UK and in children. As a foster carer, it is crucial to know how to manage and help with a child's allergy. Allergies can pose a serious health risk, but with the right knowledge and tools, the risks should be avoidable.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.