
Call for allergy pens in schools after boy’s death
Benedict Blythe’s parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools.
MONDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2025, 13:28

Benedict Blythe’s parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools.

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