The Anaphylaxis Campaign is running a University Campaign throughout 2021 and 2022 to raise awareness with colleges and universities to the challenge’s students with severe allergy face in respect of;
- Meeting their own health needs and carrying 2 Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAI’s)
- Eating at university events,
- Eating out in their university town
- Living in shared university accommodation
The Anaphylaxis Campaign have identified that 16-24-year old’s are in a high-risk group when it comes to managing their allergies. Having had parents to support them manage their allergies they now face having to do this alone. Students are often reluctant to share information about their allergies; they often resist carrying their AAI’s and may experiment with foods they are allergic to. Freshers week and social events often places additional pressures for the severely allergic student.
Starting university can be a daunting time for anyone, but especially for someone who has severe allergies. The Anaphylaxis Campaign have produced a poster that can be displayed in your restaurant/catering facility to ensure that allergic students ask the questions to help ensure they are eating food that is safe for them.
https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/schools/universities/
The Anaphylaxis Campaign has worked with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Allergy UK (AUK) to launch Easy to ASK, a campaign designed to empower young people to ask food businesses about allergens when eating out, so that they can make safe choices.
Easy to ASK is also a reminder to businesses to be up front about the provision of accurate allergen information, particularly with this vulnerable group. Asking a customer if they have food allergies could save a life. The campaign includes the simple mnemonic:
- Always ask about allergies
- Speak up
- Keep safe
https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/campaigning/easy-to-ask-campaign/
The Anaphylaxis Campaign have also developed a booklet to help support allergic students which includes advice on preparing for university, information on eating out, our adult allergy action plan and general tips on managing their allergies throughout university.
Download your complimentary booklet here - https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/campaigning/allergies-at-university/
If you want to develop your knowledge about Anaphylaxis why not undertake one of our free AllergyWise courses. They can be found on the link below.
https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/information-training/allergywise-training/
You can contact our helpline and information team at [email protected] or call 01252 542 029 for support between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Our website can be found here - https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/
