Medical needs policy - information for professionals

Help and resources for education professionals on the medical needs policy, which deals with how schools will care for pupils with medical conditions.

All schools should have a medical conditions policy that states:

  • how the school will care for any children with medical conditions
  • the procedures for getting the right care and training in place
  • and who is responsible for making sure the policy is carried out

Help and resources for schools

If you work at a school and need advice, information and support around medical needs for your pupils, please see the school nursing service page.

Department for Education - Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school

Medical needs policy – information for parents and carers

If you are a parent or carer, go to our page medical needs policy – information for parents and carers.

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