Roast dinners, mine pies, chocolates, trifle, profiteroles, gingerbread, cheese and crackers –a whole host of things are consumed at Christmas time and that’s not even the half of it.

When you’re entertaining guests over the festive period it’s important to double check if they have any allergies. The last thing you want is somebody falling ill after sampling your delicious homemade chocolate brownies.

However, for those unexpected occasions when somebody accidentally eats something they shouldn’t it’s useful to be prepared. In the 7^th instalment of the 12 Days of First Aid Tips, we will cover how to treat anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening condition.

If you’re working in the food industry it is incredibly important that you have an awareness of food safety procedures, firstly because they are a legal requirement, but they also help to prevent foodborne illnesses and help to maintain a profitable and reputable business.

We have a number of courses on offer, giving up to date information on current legislation and how to prepare and store food safely.