Managing Adrenal Insufficiency, including Addison's Disease, during Secondary School

Brand new: launching in August 2026

Managing Adrenal Insufficiency, including Addison's Disease, during Secondary School

This comprehensive 45-page booklet has been put together with the aim that every young person with adrenal insufficiency can feel safe and confident at secondary school and participate fully in getting the most out of these important years of their lives.

The booklet includes:

• An overview of adrenal insufficiency and Addison's disease, including symptoms and treatment
• Adrenal crisis, including triggers and treatment
• Sick Day Rules
• Puberty and adrenal insufficiency
• Key considerations in the school environment, including adrenal crisis prevention and treatment (emergency flowchart), injection kits, medication management, PE, school trips, exams, medical ID jewellery and Steroid Emergency Cards.
• Absences and missed education
• Emotional support for students
• School roles and responsibilities
• Statutory requirements (school)
• Parent/guardian roles and responsibilities
• Student top tips
• Student FAQs

This booklet is supported by a selection of other resources that students, families and schools may wish to refer to:

• School Trip Record
• Independent Healthcare Plan Template
• Medication Log
• Emergency Flowchart

The ADSHG has created this Booklet in collaboration with clinicians, parents and teachers, and with input from young people.  It includes information from the NICE Guidelines for the Identification and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency, as well as the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes (BSPED) Adrenal Insufficiency Consensus Guidelines.