We’re not sure when Ella developed severe nut and dairy allergies, but she had an anaphylactic reaction at the age of two. We used an EpiPen for the first time and thankfully it saved her. It was the moment everything changed for us.

Since then, Ella has been poked and prodded as we try and work out the best plan for her going forward. There have been a lot of allergy stories in the news recently. Many of which make difficult reading. But we’re hopeful that the more people hear about these things, the more everyone will understand what living with a serious allergy actually means.

At times we feel helpless. There’s a sense of inevitability that no matter what we do, Ella is likely to have another serious reaction at some point. We know we just have to do whatever we can to keep her safe.

The Allergy Badge is our way of feeling like we’re turning something negative into something positive. I’m trained in anaphylaxis accredited by the Royal College of Nursing and a qualified first aider. Our Early Years course provides attendees with a Vocational Training Qualification (VTQ) which is fully recognised by HSE, CPD certified and endorsed through Skills for Care.

We’ve made it our mission to educate and raise awareness about allergies. A condition that’s often misunderstood or played down.

It’s up to all of us to do what we can to keep not just our little Ella safe, but all the other Ellas out there too. Please do get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

Natalie, Founder & Trainer