6 To help us manage your child’s health safely, please follow these guidelines: Packaging: All medication (including natural or herbal remedies) must be in its original packaging, labelled with your child’s name, and handed to the Senior Nurse or House Manager upon arrival. Language: We can only accept medications with instructions provided in English. Inhalers and Autoinjectors: The Senior Nurse or House Manager will provide specific guidance on how these should be managed within the House. Holidays: If a child falls ill during the holidays or a weekend (for weekly boarders), they will need to be cared for at home or by their guardian. If they receive treatment in the UK during the holidays, you can register them as a ‘Temporary Resident’- just please remember to update the Health Centre when they return to school. Medication and holiday care Medical consent Before your child starts at Abingdon, we ask you to complete a medical form. This allows our staff to administer first aid, routine vaccinations, and over-the-counter medicines like Paracetamol. It also grants the Head of House permission to act in loco parentis for emergency treatment in the rare event that you cannot be reached. Confidentiality We use a secure, independent medical record system to ensure your child’s privacy. While we encourage pupils to discuss their health with their parents, they are entitled to the same level of medical confidentiality as any patient. Students over 16 (and younger pupils deemed mature enough) may give their own consent for treatment. This may occasionally mean a child chooses not to share details of their treatment, though we always find it is best when staff and parents can work together for the child's wellbeing. Consent and confidentiality
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