Q: Who is the Asthma Rescue Kit for?

The ARK Asthma Rescue Kit is designed for school settings looking to improve asthma emergency preparedness.It can help schools keep emergency support accessible, clearly labelled and ready to use when a pupil cannot access their own inhaler.

Question 1

What is the ARK Asthma Rescue Kit?

Accepted Answer

The ARK Asthma Rescue Kit is a practical emergency kit solution designed to help schools store and access asthma emergency support more easily.It includes clear guidance, organised storage and expiry reminder support to help schools stay prepared.

Question 2

Who is the Asthma Rescue Kit for?

Accepted Answer

The ARK Asthma Rescue Kit is designed for schools looking to improve asthma emergency preparedness with a clearly labelled, accessible and easy-to-manage kit.

Asthma rescue kits are currently available for schools only.

Question 3

Can schools keep an emergency asthma inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Government guidance says schools can purchase a salbutamol inhaler without a prescription for emergency use when a child with asthma cannot access their own inhaler.

Question 4

When can an emergency asthma inhaler be used?

Accepted Answer

Emergency inhalers in schools are intended for use when a child with asthma cannot access their own inhaler, in line with the school’s policy and relevant consent arrangements. Government guidance says the emergency inhaler guidance helps schools create a policy or protocol for using it.

Question 5

Does the kit replace a pupil’s own inhaler?

Accepted Answer

No. Pupils with asthma should still have access to their own prescribed inhaler.The ARK Asthma Rescue Kit is intended as emergency support when a pupil’s own inhaler is not available or accessible, in line with school policy.

Question 6

What does the ARK Asthma Rescue Kit help schools do?

Accepted Answer

It helps schools keep emergency asthma support:clearly labelledeasy to locateorganised in one placesupported with guidancechecked through expiry reminders

Question 7

Are expiry reminders included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Expiry reminder support is available to help schools keep their asthma rescue kit in date and ready to use.This helps reduce the risk of emergency medication being missed, forgotten or out of date.

Question 8

Where should the asthma kit be stored?

Accepted Answer

The kit should be stored somewhere accessible in an emergency, clearly known to relevant staff and suitable for the storage requirements of the items inside.Schools should make sure the kit is not hidden away, difficult to reach or forgotten during regular checks.

Question 9

Do staff need training?

Accepted Answer

A kit is only one part of preparedness. Schools should also think about staff awareness, asthma policies, emergency response procedures and confidence in what to do.ARK can signpost schools to training and resources to help staff feel more prepared.

Question 10

Is the Asthma Rescue Kit suitable for businesses?

Accepted Answer

No. The ARK Asthma Rescue Kit is currently only available for schools.Businesses should view the ARK business page or check eligibility for the anaphylaxis rescue kit options available through the appropriate Occupational Health Scheme route.

Question 11

How do we order an ARK Asthma Rescue Kit?

Accepted Answer

Submit a school enquiry and the ARK team will help you understand the next steps, including kit options, ordering and support.

Asthma Rescue Kit

What's included in the kit?

Each kit includes:

Who is this kit for?

For Schools

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