All our Guides and key programme staff have current training in anaphylaxis first aid, including the use of an epipen.

Our Guides on The Urban Odyssey are trained in routine and extended management of allergies, as part of their First Aid qualification.

If an EpiPen is required for the management of your child/ wards allergy, they must bring at least one (1) EpiPen with them on an Urban Challenge OR at least two (2) EpiPens if they are participating in an Urban Odyssey due to the remote nature of the expidition.

The programme environment and activities may exacerbate allergies; please consider your child / ward’s allergy in context with the general programme information and the programmed activities.

You may also like to consult with your Doctor / Specialist about your child's / ward's time on the programme.

Please use the following information to assist when selecting the severity in the medical information in regards to your child / ward’s allergy:

• Mild - a reaction that is present at the site of contact only - rash, itchiness, redness, etc 
• Moderate - a reaction with symptoms away from the contact site - rash, itchiness, swelling, general body illness, etc
• Anaphylactic - breathing problems, swelling of tongue/throat, etc, emergency. Requires adrenaline.

Please note down signs, frequency and severity, triggers, medications plan and daily management details, etc.

You may also like to email your child's / ward's management plan to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Please note if you do not wish antihistamines to be administered to your child / ward. Please also note if you child / ward will be bringing their own antihistamines, or other medications.

Please also note anything different (to the below Anaphylaxis First Aid) your child / ward may need in they have an anaphylactic reaction.

The Urban Challenge will follow the below Anaphylaxis First Aid in the event of a reaction. 

Leaders may also administer antihistamines and / or ventolin where deemed appropriate to alleviate mild to moderate allergic reactions. Leaders may also administer antihistamines and / or ventolin as part of anaphylaxis first aid.