The Venues Collection Introduces Allergen Emergency Kits Across All Venues

24 February 2026

The Venues Collection has announced the introduction of allergen emergency kits across all their venues, strengthening its commitment to delegate, guest and staff safety.

The initiative responds to a growing industry focus on improving preparedness for allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. With an estimated 2.5 million people in the UK living with a diagnosed allergy - and research indicating that almost half of those prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors do not carry them consistently - immediate access to emergency support can be critical.

The allergen kits are supplied by Kitt Medical, a specialist provider of anaphylaxis emergency equipment. They will be stored in clearly designated locations across each venue and supported by trained team members who are equipped to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an allergic emergency. 

Joanne Barratt, Managing Director of The Venues Collection, said: “Events should be welcoming, inclusive and, above all, safe for everyone attending. Introducing allergen emergency kits across all our venues is a practical but important step that reinforces our responsibility to guests, organisers and our own teams. It’s about being prepared, reducing risk and giving people confidence that their wellbeing is taken seriously from the moment they arrive.”

The introduction of allergen emergency kits complements The Venues Collection’s existing allergen management procedures, including detailed pre-event communication with organisers, clear food labelling, trained catering and front-of-house teams, and robust operational protocols. Together, these measures form part of the Group’s wider health, safety and duty-of-care strategy, ensuring venues are prepared to support both planned catering requirements and unexpected incidents.

The Venues Collection brings together five event and training properties across the UK, each offering flexible spaces, great food and comfortable accommodation – with sustainability at the heart of everything they do.

The Venues Collection: One Group. Five Venues. 180 Meeting & Training Rooms. 1,011 Bedrooms.

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