Resources

We have a range of resources available to help prepare and educate yourself and those around you about living with anaphylaxis.

Jext^® app

Download the free Jext^® app, available for iPhone and Android, for:

Information on anaphylaxis
Instructions for using Jext^®
A demonstration video
An expiry alert reminder system

How to use

Jext^® is easy to use. We have broken down the instructions into five main steps. You can select your preferred language and download these below.

Select language and download

Action plan

Use an emergency response action plan to ensure you, your child and the person responsible for welfare at school are prepared if they have an anaphylactic reaction. Click below to download the Jext^® action plan.

Select language and download

Trainer pen

Familiarise yourself with how to use your Jext^® by practising with the Jext^® trainer.

The Jext^® trainer is exactly the same as the ‘real’ Jext^® except for 3 things – it doesn’t contain any adrenaline, it uses a plastic rod rather than a needle, and it can be used repeatedly. It works in exactly the same way as a ‘real’ Jext^®, so it is an excellent way of teaching yourself and others how to use Jext^®.

Ideally, practise giving yourself Jext^® using your trainer, whilst you are following the ‘How to Use’ steps, or whilst watching the demonstration video.

Don’t forget to register your real Jext^® for an expiry alert. Make sure you fill in the Expiry Alert form, to recieve warnings when your Jext^® is due to expire.

Partner organisations

Anaphylaxis Campaign

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is the only UK wide charity to exclusively meet the needs of the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) by providing information and support.

Their ultimate aim is to create a safe environment for all people with allergies by educating the food industry, schools, pre-schools, colleges, health professionals and other key audiences. Their focus is on medical facts, food labelling, risk reduction and allergen management.

The AllergyWise online programmes, developed by the Anaphylaxis Campaign, provide training for families, carers and individuals as well as for health professionals. AllergyWise for GP’s and Practice Nurses is also now available.

The Anaphylaxis Campaign provides tailored services for individual and clinical professional members from just £19 a year and also has a corporate membership programme.

Allergy UK

Allergy UK is the leading national charity providing support, advice and information for those living with allergic disease.

You can find factsheets, allergy recipes as well as a range of resources on their website. You can sign up to receive allergy alerts and talk to the Helpline team using the Live Chat feature.

IFAN

Allergy resources and information dedicated to managing food allergies in the work place.

Visit their website for more information.

Other ALK websites

Bee Resistant

For information on anapylaxis and its treatment.

Teach Hayfever A Lesson

For information about symptoms, treatment and management of hay fever.

Klarify.me

Learn more about a variety of allergies, their symptoms, treatment options and how to manage them.

Don't forget to register for your free expiry alert!

Your Jext^® has an expiry date and may be less effective after that date. You can register with the ALK Expiry Alert service to receive alerts warning you when your Jext^® is due to expire and needs to be replaced by your GP.

We will send through free notifications by either SMS or email, or both, notifying you when your Jext^® is due to expire.

When your Jext^® expires, visit your GP to dispose of the expired Jext^® and collect a replacement.

What you’ll get
You will receive free alerts notifying you:

4 weeks prior to the expiration of your Jext^®
2 weeks prior to the expiration of your Jext^®
The day after the expiration of your Jext^®