If you are asked to give medicine to a child in your care, you must follow the guidance below. These steps are important to keep the child safe and to make sure you remain covered by insurance.
General rules (apply in all cases)
Only you should administer the medicine.
You must have a written authorisation letter from the parent with clear instructions (this includes prescribed oral medication and asthma inhalers).
Parents must give you written details of any known allergies.
The medicine must be supplied directly by the parent.
The medicine must be clearly labelled with the child’s name.
You must keep the medicine in a secure place with access only to you.
Each time you give medicine, you must record it in the medicine register, including:
Child’s name
Medicine given
Date and time
Dosage
Your name and signature (and a witness, if possible)
When you informed the parent
Emergency or specialist medicines
For medicines such as adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPens), nebulisers, insulin, or similar, extra steps are required:
Parents must give specific written consent.
You must have a letter from the child’s GP or consultant, which explains:
The child’s condition and medicine name
How and when to administer it
What training is required (if any)
Any other relevant details
You must complete any required training, and you may be asked to provide proof.
Incident reporting
If there is an incident involving medicine, you must complete an incident report form and send it to care@korukids.co.uk straight away.
✅ Following this guidance protects the child, keeps you safe, and ensures your insurance remains valid.