Advice for travel & everyday life
Practical advice for living with a severe allergy or diabetes: carrying an EpiPen, flying with insulin, school and travel.
Expired adrenaline pen: what to do and how to remember the date
A clear routine for expiry checks, replacement, disposal and reminders before holidays or a new school term.
Insulin and adrenaline pens in winter: protecting them from the cold
Plan how to keep your pens accessible, avoid unsuitable storage and respond when freezing is suspected.
Insulated medication bag: how to choose
Adrenaline pens, insulin, temperature-sensitive medicines: the criteria for choosing the right insulated bag.
Food allergy at school: allergy action plan and emergency kit
Your child starts school with a severe allergy? Here are the steps to set up a clear plan and an emergency kit that staff can find instantly.
Anapen: storage, use and carrying
Everything you need to know to store and carry your Anapen correctly, at home and on the go.
EpiPen and heat: storage and temperature
Heat and cold can degrade adrenaline. Here is how to store your EpiPen correctly all year round.
Travelling with an EpiPen: how to carry it safely
Train, car, beach or mountains: how to keep your adrenaline auto-injector effective and within reach wherever you go.
Flying with insulin: hand luggage, security and storage
Diabetic and flying soon? Here is what to know to carry your insulin in the cabin without stress.