CHILDREN are set to learn more about what life is like for people with life-threatening food allergies.
A new resource for schools has been developed by Lancashire County Council to educate young people about how serious food allergies can be, what they can do to protect people with serious allergies, and how to help if someone has a bad reaction.
It follows concerns that a lack of understanding among their peers can lead to bullying, and young people with food allergies to take risks by eating things they know they shouldn't to avoid revealing their allergy.
County Cllr Shaun Turner, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: "We've developed these resources to increase awareness of food allergy as a serious issue and help educate young people and adults about the potentially life threatening nature of the disease."
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