Just ASK for allergy info

MANY young people age 16-24 live with an allergy, but when it comes to discussing it with friends they feel embarrassed and do not want to make a fuss.

This can lead to only frequenting places they know and not trying new venues.

It is affecting their social life and mental health.

The Food Standards Agency, The Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK have combined to produce an online campaign called easytoASK.

The word ASK is a mnemonic for Always ask about allergies, Speak up, Keep safe.

The posters are copyright free so why not download one from Facebook.

Look for the Food Standards Agency.

Display it in your school, college, place of worship, youth club or any place where young people congregate.

If you sell loose food, train your staff about allergens and give them the skills to guide young people in making the right choices.

Everybody needs help, the young people are no different as they take the first steps on their journey of life. Bernard Powell