Providing Medical Information

Why Medical Information is Required

Your nursery needs accurate medical information to:

• Keep your child safe during their time at nursery
• Respond appropriately in emergencies
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies
• Administer any required medication

Information You'll Need to Provide

Allergies

• Whether your child has any allergies
• List of all allergies (food, environmental, medication)
• Severity and typical reactions
• Any medication required (e.g., EpiPen)

Medical Conditions

• Whether your child has any medical conditions
• Details of conditions (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.)
• Any regular medication
• Special care requirements

Dietary Requirements

• Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, etc.
• Food intolerances (different from allergies)
• Any foods to avoid

Emergency Contacts

You must provide at least two emergency contacts:

• Contact 1 (Primary) - Full name, phone number, relationship to child
• Contact 2 (Secondary) - Full name, phone number, relationship to child

Emergency contacts should be people who can collect your child if you're unavailable.

Doctor/GP Details

• Doctor's name
• Surgery name and phone number
• Surgery address

Medical Consents

You'll be asked to provide consent for:

• Medicine Administration - Permission for staff to give prescribed/named medication
• Emergency Treatment - Permission for emergency medical treatment if you cannot be reached