I agree that a gluten free diet should be possible as, in my other life,
we have coped with this more than once at Scout camp. However from
personal experience of needing to live on a low fat diet for the last
17+ years I have found that even giving specific instructions does not
result in needs being understood. Even at disability conferences
organised by organisations that we are all familiar with, I have had no
success. I avoid eating out and always take a packed lunch everywhere I
go so that I do not end up hungry and ill.
Pat Ramsey
Disability Co-ordinator
University of East Anglia
Norwich NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 593693
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Hello,
I have had a query (see below) from a warden from a catered
hall of residence. My gut response is to say that they need to
provide a gluten-free diet but I would be interested to know
whether it is provided at other Uni's as I may need some
evidence to support our reccommendations.
with kind regards
Emma
Emma,
I have had an enquiry from a girl who has to have a
gluten-free diet and would like catered accommodation,
including breakfast. She can't simply go into a bar and buy
food so she has to stock up in the morning. Our chef manager
is obviously of the opinion that we can't manage, but what
are we obliged to do? If we have to accommodate this girl we
will have to make allowances? I understand she will be
ringing me in the near future, and I'd like to say something
helpful to her.
Regards
David Sands
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Emma Coyne
Disabilities Officer
Disability Services
University of Hull
(01482)466833
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