In this guest blog post from my favourite allergen safe snack company, Creative Nature raises the topic of airline travel for those with allergies. Enhancing Airline Travel for Allergy Sufferers: A Call for Inclusive Changes Airline travel has opened up new horizons for global exploration, yet the journey for those with allergies often comes with hurdles that dampen the … [Read more...]
Hospital admissions for life-threatening allergic reactions ‘more than double’
The number of hospital admissions for life-threatening allergic reactions has more than doubled in the last 20 years, according to research figures from the NHS and MHRA published in the Guardian. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) say that in 2022/23 there have been 25,721 admissions to England’s hospitals for allergies and anaphylaxis, which is more … [Read more...]
Updated advice on using Epipens and AAIs
Do you know how to use an adrenaline auto injector (AAI)? Even if you think you do, please have a quick scan and read of this blog post with updated guidelines from the Medicines & Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA). Click here to Read the new guidelines for using AAIs. What is anaphylaxis? With over 20% of the UK’s population affected by at least one allergy, … [Read more...]
Famous comedian is an allergy bully
Alan Carr's response to being told someone is allergic to coriander is not to accept it and show compassion; it is to laugh at the woman, do this loudly so everyone hears and then shove coriander into her mouth. Shocking isn't the word! Firstly thanks to my wonderful brother who read this article and thought of me, he knew my spider senses for injustice in the face of … [Read more...]
Calling all food service companies
If you work in food service you need to be looking at attending this event, Catering for Allergies - Creating a dialogue in the hospitality industry. It's taking place on Wed, 21 Jun 2023, 9:30 - 5pm at the School of Chemical Engineering in Birmingham. Event details Catering for allergies is a complex topic, which often brings up confusion and controversy. Our aim … [Read more...]