🏫 Supporting Children with Allergies in Schools - with Clinical Psychologist Dr Karen Murphy
🏫 Supporting Children with Allergies in Schools
Dr Karen Murphy is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, families, and schools around health-related anxiety, chronic conditions, and psychological wellbeing. She has worked across NHS and educational settings, helping young people and their families navigate the emotional and social challenges associated with medical conditions such as allergies. Dr Murphy’s work integrates clinical psychology with practical guidance for schools, ensuring that policies, staff training, and family collaboration support both safety and inclusion.
In this video, you can discover how schools can adopt a whole-school approach to managing allergies, including staff training, awareness among students and parents, clear policies, and personalised support plans that help children remain safe while fully included in school life. The video also explores why addressing bullying and balancing safety with inclusion are essential for children with allergies to thrive.
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