Concierge paediatric allergy · UK
Anaphylaxis management + EpiPen training - confidence with the pen before you need it.
For parents, carers, teachers and older children who need to be confident with an adrenaline auto-injector. A structured training session with a paediatric allergy nurse or consultant, trainer pens, and a written plan you can hand to school.
Why patients choose us
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A consultant paediatric allergist, not a generalist
Named consultants on the GMC specialist register with paediatric allergy fellowship training.
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Skin prick, IgE and a written plan the same day
A single visit that leaves you with a diagnosis and a plan the school nurse can act on.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no hospital, so the recommendation - clinic, test, treatment - is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What private anaphylaxis training costs in the UK.
In short
Family EpiPen training in our network: £120–£220, done in 30–45 minutes.
| Item | Indicative range | Typical duration | Turnaround |
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| Family EpiPen training session (in-clinic) | £120–£220 | 30–45 min | Same visit |
| Bundled with allergy consultation | Often included | - | Same visit |
| School staff training (per session) | £180–£350 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
| On-site school visit (London / SE) | £450–£800 | 60 min + travel | Booked visit |
| Written BSACI-style plan | Included | - | Same visit |
| Trainer pens (loaned) | Included | - | - |
| Refresher session | £90–£180 | 20–30 min | Same visit |
The problem
The pen is the treatment - everyone in the child’s day needs to know how.
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Every carer needs the muscle memory
The person with the pen may not be the parent - school, grandparents, sports coach.
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Real trainer pens, real practice
Not a leaflet - hands-on practice with trainer devices until it is automatic.
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A written plan schools accept
BSACI-style plans in the format nursery, school and after-school clubs need.
The journey
From enquiry to follow-up - what happens, in order.
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form. Age, symptoms, suspected triggers, previous reactions and medications.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: the right paediatric allergist, indicative price, and whether testing or a challenge fits.
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Before
Pre-clinic prep
Non-sedating antihistamines stopped 3–5 days beforehand; asthma inhalers continued; eczema stabilised.
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On the day
Consultation and history
A detailed history from parent and child, then a targeted examination.
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On the day
Testing on the same visit
Skin prick, specific IgE blood draw or component testing - the right test for the story.
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On the day
Written plan and rescue medication
A BSACI-style management plan, prescriptions, EpiPen training if needed.
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After
Follow-up and re-testing
Review in weeks or months as appropriate; re-testing every 1–2 years for likely-to-resolve allergies.
When it helps
When anaphylaxis training is the right step.
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Newly prescribed adrenaline auto-injector
The first pen prescription is not the end of the training - it is the start.
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Change of device (EpiPen vs Jext vs Emerade)
Different devices, different technique - refresh at every change.
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Starting school or nursery
A structured session for staff before the child starts.
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Palforzia or SLIT patients
Everyone starting food or aeroallergen immunotherapy needs current training.
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Grandparents and regular carers
A separate session so weekends and holidays are safe.
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Older children and teenagers
Age-appropriate training so they can inject themselves confidently.
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Refresher yearly
Muscle memory fades - a yearly refresher is normal.
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After any reaction
A structured debrief and refresher after any real-world use.
Options
What we cover and how the session runs.
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Recognition of anaphylaxis
Airway, breathing, circulation and skin signs - and what to act on.
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When to inject adrenaline
Early, into the outer thigh - no waiting to see if it settles.
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How to inject (EpiPen, Jext, Emerade)
Hands-on with the exact device the family carries.
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What to do after injecting
Lie flat, call 999, second dose if no improvement in 5 minutes.
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Antihistamines and inhalers
Where they fit and where they do not - adrenaline first, always.
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School plan and photo card
BSACI-style with medications and school-nurse instructions.
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Travel and airline pack
Two pens, dietitic letter, translated warning cards.
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Refresher and re-training after use
A structured debrief after any real-world use.
Our vetted UK network
A small panel of specialists, we picked them.
- Consultant paediatric allergists on the GMC specialist register
- On-site skin prick testing with paediatric-trained nurses
- Resus-equipped rooms for oral food challenges and immunotherapy
- Direct access to paediatric dietetics and respiratory paediatrics
Safety and recovery
What to expect - honestly.
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Give adrenaline early - no harm in a false alarm
The commonest mistake is waiting too long. Early adrenaline saves lives.
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Always call 999 after injecting
Every real-world injection needs an ambulance and hospital observation.
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Two pens on the person
One is never enough - the second dose is often needed at 5–15 minutes.
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Inject into the outer thigh
Through clothing if needed - do not fumble with jeans.
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Lie the person flat
Sitting up during anaphylaxis is dangerous - a recognised cause of arrest.
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Check expiry dates
Set a phone reminder - expired pens are unreliable.
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Store away from heat
Not in a hot car or by a window - heat degrades adrenaline.
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Written plan, not memory
A BSACI-style plan makes a difference in a real emergency.
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Red flag: airway swelling, breathlessness or collapse
Adrenaline first, 999 second. Every family with a diagnosed allergy needs to be clear on this.
Your notes
Your report in four parts.
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Who was trained and on which device
Which family members, carers or staff were trained and the exact device carried.
- Technique
What was covered
Recognition, injection technique, post-injection care.
- Findings
Practical competence check
Confirmation that trainee performed the technique correctly.
- Impression
BSACI-style plan and refresher date
Read this first: your plan, next refresher and school hand-over.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Paediatric allergy is available on the NHS but 6–18 months waits are typical for a first specialist appointment; it is usually covered by private insurers when medically indicated.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about anaphylaxis training.
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When should we do EpiPen training?
On the day the first pen is prescribed, at every device change, before school or nursery start, before any food or aeroallergen immunotherapy course, and as a yearly refresher - plus after any real-world use.
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What does the training session cover?
Recognising anaphylaxis, when to inject adrenaline, hands-on practice with trainer pens (EpiPen, Jext or Emerade), what to do after injecting, and a written BSACI-style management plan to hand to school. Sessions run 30–45 minutes for families and 45–60 minutes for school staff.
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How much does anaphylaxis training cost privately in the UK?
Roughly £120–£220 for a family session, £180–£350 for a school staff session in clinic and £450–£800 for an on-site school visit in London and the South East. Training is often bundled free with a first allergy consultation.
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Is anaphylaxis training available on the NHS?
Yes, through NHS allergy clinics on device prescription, but slot availability, repeat sessions and separate school-staff training vary widely by region.
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Which device is best - EpiPen, Jext or Emerade?
They all deliver the same drug. The right device is the one the family and school are trained on and confident with. We train on the exact device the child carries.
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What do we do if we inject and the person seems fine?
Still call 999 and go to hospital. Every real-world adrenaline injection needs observation for several hours because reactions can rebound.
Related treatments
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Paediatric allergy testing
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Skin prick allergy testing
Quick, safe first-line test for foods and aeroallergens.
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Oral food challenge
Gold-standard test in a resus-equipped clinic.
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Anaphylaxis + EpiPen training
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Sublingual immunotherapy
Long-term treatment for hay fever and dust mite.
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All tests & procedures
Every test and procedure we arrange.