Nightclub took DDs epipens

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anaphyl4xis · 04/03/2023 08:56

My DD - 18 and a 1st year uni student - went to a nightclub last night and they refused to let her keep her epipens on her. They said if she needed them
She had to go to the medical room.

She was with a group of friends and had all paid to get in and the venue also refused to refund if they decided not to go in.

AIBU to be absolutely livid and to follow this up with the company.

For context my daughter has a life threatening allergy to nuts - but not peanuts.

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Zapzep · 09/03/2023 10:09

MothralovesGojira · 09/03/2023 09:45

@Zapzep
And I would guess that this is how spikers get their stuff in to pubs & clubs! Spiking isn't an opportunistic crime, it is a planned one so I would presume that spikers make special pockets in their clothing etc. It actually makes me feel quite nauseous thinking about the amount of planning must be involved.
With regards to this then the fault lies with security people. When DC and I go to a gig then we often both carry a hypo kit just in case one of our bags get stolen or damaged (yep, this has happened) but a proper bag searches are rarely done. It's nearly always a quick look in with a torch so it's pretty pointless. I've been to 10 gigs in the last 4 months and I have only received a proper body search once and at last weekend's gig (smallish venue with standing only) our bags weren't even searched.

I would be interested to hear from someone on here who is door security for their reasoning and methods about procedures etc.

The point remains that life saving equipment should never be separated from it's user. No one would take a wheelchair off a paraplegic so why take away epipens and hypo kits etc.

My comment was well intentioned. People that maliciously contaminate drinks need to also separate the person from their drink or distract them to do so. Getting the substance into the club is only part of their process.

allswellthatends · 09/03/2023 20:33

It does seem reasonable that she should be carrying some proof with her that the epipens are prescribed, and not just in nightclubs. I presume she would at an airport. The pharmacy will give her a sheet of paper when it dispenses the pens, or she can cut out the sticker on the main box and carry that.

tinkerbellvspredator · 09/03/2023 22:26

Health and Safety Executive?

CollieFIower · 10/03/2023 05:50

Health and safety executive
Licensing department at local council
Or if you want the nuclear option, lodge a disability discrimination claim against them, that'll shake them up and force a response!

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anaphyl4xis · 10/03/2023 18:55

Thanks - I've done licensing but will try health and safety and like the guardian idea too.

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Stewball01 · 11/03/2023 15:21

Complain to the place, the newspapers and the council. Ridiculous.

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