BONUS EP: The Regulatory Round Up

A short one this time - no guest, no deep dive, just a quick run-through of a few things that have come into effect, or are coming down the line, that are worth having on your radar. In this bonus episode, TeeJay covers: A once-weekly insulin for type 2 diabetes — NICE is currently evaluating it, with its technology appraisal expected in October 2026. Nothing to change today, but if it goes ahead it could mean moving from 365 injections a year to roughly 52 - a real practical shift for anyone relying on family or carer support for daily injections. KidzMed: helping children learn to swallow tablets — a free, practical six-step technique from Medicines for Children, with a cartoon-style guide and video. Useful for anyone supporting children and young people with medicines in SEND settings, education, or residential childcare. Benedict's Law — new DfE statutory guidance on allergy safety in schools, now coming into force in England. Covers allergy safety policies, individual healthcare plans, and proper staff training on recognising and responding to anaphylaxis (a step well beyond standard first aid training). Applies to maintained schools, special schools, academies and pupil referral units — and covers wraparound care, breakfast clubs and after-school provision too. 🔗 Links mentioned: KidzMed resources: https://www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/news/helping-your-child-to-swallow-tablets-new-resources-from-kidzmed/ Benedict's Law / DfE allergy safety guidance: Allergy safety in schools statutory guidance We'll be putting out bonus episodes like this whenever there's something you need to know about, so keep an eye out.