Jacqui McPeake of Jacs Ltd and Caroline Benjamin of Food Allergy Aware have collaborated as Hospitality Allergen Support UK to highlight Near Miss Reporting of potential poor allergen management, as a potential RISK for a more serious incident in the future within hospitality. Helping prevent anaphylactic reactions They believe … [Read more...]
The ‘Trip Advisor’ for people with allergies
Ever wanted to find somewhere safe to eat and had to spend ages searching the internet, contacting restaurants and searching for an allergen menu? If you have allergies or coeliac disease, this new website, Allergy Companions is a must follow. "Allergy Companions is the Trip Advisor of the allergy world."Ruth at whatallergy.com It has hundreds of reviews of restaurants, … [Read more...]
How running is healing my skin from TSW
Why do human beings need adventure? Why do we crave new experiences? Why do I push my boundaries and say yes to scary things? Why do I run? Running is hard! It's a challenge. It can feel like you're just really bad at it but it can also make you feel amazing and it's given me so much. This blog is inspired by fellow Chiltern Harrier Rik's blog about why he runs. Read Why … [Read more...]
10 tips for getting therapy for fear of anaphylaxis
If you've ever had an anaphylactic reaction or seen your loved one go through it, you'll know how utterly terrifying it is and how helpless you feel. Living with life threatening allergies can be tough for everyone, including you and those around you. It was a very dark time for me, after a very serious anaphylactic reaction that left me unconscious and reeling with fear … [Read more...]
Locanda Locatelli meal out with allergies 9.5-10/10
I had the amazing good fortune to be invited to Locanda Locatelli by my friend Lilija, who has created the most amazing website for people with allergies, a bit like Trip Advisor for allergic people. Check out Allergy Companions if you haven't already, it's amazing and now has my 5 Star review for Locanda Locatelli on it. The reason I've always wanted to go here is because … [Read more...]