I'm going away at the weekend to a Major Sporting Event at the Principality Stadium.
I've had reminders about event safety and I emailed the stadium to explain that while they say we cannot bring in drinks or food from outside I need to and they said that wouldn't be an issue as long as I have a letter (which I do) explaining my circumstances.
What about people who don't know they can do this? What happens to them if they have their hypo kit confiscated? They'd have to wait ages while becoming more ill while someone or them themselves has to wait in a queue for ages for a drink or food.
I appreciate why in this day and age we need to be safe and have these checks done and what not, but do they when writing out these security information they take into consideration people like myself or with other needs?
I'm not having a go I just can't work it out. I felt guilty this morning for being what I am, because of the way others act and what they use against us.
Maybe a reply to them explaining they should add a rider to their 'no food and drink policy' along the lines of 'If you have special medical or dietary needs, please bring proof'.
If they take note then you will have helped others in a similar situation.
Mamya has hit the nail on the head (oooh, she's good like that! x)
Also, am wondering about writing to a newspaper or 2, they run adverts for Sporting Events and Concerts and wonder if they may like to bring it to the attention of the advertisers as well?
Probly not tho, cos it's just going to be one advertising bit of a company dealing with another.
I'm sorry Alba... I don't usually feel that way. I just see it as selfish really...because of a minority group of people, I now have to fight that little bit harder to save my own life while having a great time.
I'm ok with it now, just more frustration than anything else.
I'll see what I can do about encouraging places to incorporate something into their measures.
I'm sure I'll have a great time though...always have don't plan on changing it now
Looking at their website, they are very keen on Disabled access,stewarding and refreshment points and refreshment ordering so I'm sure they could include other conditions too, the only way is to ask.
I do agree it should be made plainer rather than having to dig to find the information.
I have a bright yellow plastic card announcing my partial sightedness, only used it once when a chap called me stupid as I accidentally brushed his arm in a queue lol.
that reminds me of time Mr Alba's mate was taking his g/f to see his sister.
She started having a hypo and sister was on balcony watching them approach her flat.
She thought the g/f was as drunk as anything and tutted until g/f came round with tea and choccy biccy.
I know the g/f, she was my maid of honour.
I know the sister, she's a nasty piece of work.
A friend of mine went to an event at the O2 recently. He was shocked (and he is a young adult) that water cost as much as beer and soft drinks cost more. Hs words were no wonder they have a problem with people staggering around P****d