[This course will take you about 45 minutes to complete.]

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, it is easily avoidable.

In this course, we will provide you with information about allergies and how to help a foster child if they have them. We will cover:

- What allergies are and how they are grouped.
- How you can identify an allergy and understand the difference between an allergy and an intolerance.
- Why children develop allergies.
- How you can reduce the risks and what the available treatments are.
- Helping the child to live safely with their condition.