Medical Information
Nut free zone
Orchard Vale aims to protect the children/staff who have severe nut allergies.
We request that parents/carers observe our nut free policy and do not include nuts or nut products in school lunch boxes
Items which should not be brought into school:
Packs of nuts, peanut butter/Nutella sandwiches.
Items which contain nuts - cereal bars, certain chocolate bars, sesame seed rolls, cakes.
Snacks for morning break for Key Stage 1
The Government provides a piece of fruit.
Snacks for morning break for Key Stage 2
And
Afternoon snacks for Key Stage 1 / Foundation
A piece of fruit, vegetables or cheese
THINGS NOT TO BE EATEN AT BREAK TIME
breakfast bars - yogurts - fruit winders - fruit in wrappers
- Orchard Vale First Aid And Administration of Medicines Policy
- Orchard Vale Additional Information on Medical Policy
NHS Minor Ailment Scheme
If you don't pay for your prescriptions, you may be able to use the NHS Minor Ailment Scheme to get advice and, when appropriate, free treatment for certain common illnesses without seeing a GP
Help for common illnesses:
If you want help dealing with a common illness such as a cold, cough or diarrhoea, you may be able to use the free NHS Minor Ailment Scheme at selected pharmacies, including some Boots pharmacies. Their pharmacist will be able to offer advice and may be able to offer you medicines for a minor illness without you having to book an appointment to see your GP.
Who is the service for?
Schemes vary between locations, but the NHS Minor Ailment Scheme is for adults and children who:
- Are registered with a GP surgery which is taking part in the scheme
- Want treatment for a minor illness included in your local scheme
The NHS Minor Ailment Scheme is available in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but only in selected pharmacies across England and Wales. Ask your local Boots pharmacy whether they offer the scheme and they'll check if you're eligible to receive it.
How it works
- Talk to a pharmacist about your illness and they will offer advice.
- If a medicine is needed, the pharmacist will check your eligibility and whether the illness is covered by the scheme.
- A suitable medicine may be offered to you.*
*Charges will apply if you normally pay for your prescriptions. If you're exempt, for example people under 16 or over 60, then you won't pay for the medicine as this service is funded by the NHS.
What minor illnesses are covered?
Illnesses supported within the scheme may differ between locations. Some illnesses covered include:-
- Back-ache, sprains and strains
- Colds
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Coughs
- Diarrhoea
- Earache
- Haemorrhoids
- Hay fever
- Head lice
- Headache and fever
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Insect bites and stings
- Mild eczema and dermatitis
- Minor fungal skin infections
- Mouth ulcers
- Nappy rash
- Sore throat
- Teething
- Threadworm
- Thrush
Benefits
- Convenient: No need to make an appointment
- Advice: Pharmacist can refer you to a GP if necessary
- Flexible: Many pharmacies are open at the weekend
We have put together a guide to illnesses, their symptoms and how long/if you should keep your child off school. All information on this page has been taken from the Devon County Council Spotty book for infectious diseases in schools.
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The incubation period is about 3-7 days with the disease lasting about 10 days.
The ulcers are painful and can be in the mouth, on the hands or feet. A fever is common, but the disease is usually mild.
The incubation period is about 3-7 days with the disease lasting about 10 days.