I'm really excited to be shortlisted in The UK’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards, for an award in the category ofInspirational Mental Health Story (lived experience). It's organised by The Root of it and The Mental Health Tick and I'm so excited to be attending an awards ceremony on Zoom later this month. Getting awards like this makes blogging, campaigning and raising … [Read more...]
Natasha’s Law will help save lives
"From October 2021, Natasha's Law will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods pre-packaged for direct sale on the premises. The legislation is being introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy." I have been waiting for this day and I'm so proud of what the Ednan-Laperous family have … [Read more...]
My life with anaphylaxis in chat magazine
I just had to share this brilliant article which was featured this week in Chat Magazine, with the fantastic headline of "Snogging me comes with a health warning!". That made me laugh so much, possibly the heading for my dating profile? This article details my allergy journey, from my first even anaphylactic reaction, diagnosis with a nut allergy, right up to my last … [Read more...]
Write to your MP about allergies
I've just written a letter to my MP calling for an Allergy Tsar to represent the growing need for a burgeoning problem of allergies and anaphylaxis in the UK. Because for whatever reason allergies are on the rise yet support is on the decrease. We keep talking about it and trying to raise awareness but we still hear about unavoidable deaths from allergies, usually young … [Read more...]
Is calcium carbonate suitable for shell fish allergic and vegans?
If you have a fish or shellfish allergy you'll be pretty familiar with avoiding fish hidden in sauces, Thai food, flavourings etc. But do you check the labels on vitamins, minerals and supplements? The issue here is that calcium carbonate could be made from oyster shells which would mean it could contain traces of shellfish. If that's the case it wouldn't be suitable for … [Read more...]