Ingredients Injera is a traditional, spongy, sourdough flatbread that is a staple food in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and some neighboring regions. It is made primarily from teff flour. It is often accompanied by is a type of spicy, flavorful stew that is a cornerstone of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, Wotts. Wott is a general term for […]
Nepalese Dhikri is made by Kabita, a 19 year old girl who we have given physical rehabilitation and mobility aids to help her walk and be more independent. The exercises we have taught her allow her to participate in cooking at home with her mum. She can be seen shaping the Dhikri dough in the […]
Kynza’s Black Bean Soup From Janet at Haiti Communitere A few years ago we did some online movie fundraisers and when people bought a ticket we sent them a recipe so they could make it beforehand and eat/drink them while watching the movie with us.
Poz’s & Ansley’s Tea From Janet at Haiti Communitere A few years ago we did some online movie fundraisers and when people bought a ticket we sent them a recipe so they could make it beforehand and eat/drink it while watching the movie with us. Aspirin leaves are Meadowsweet leaves but we normally only use the […]
Saw a recipe today of something I used to cook way back when I qualified as a paramedic.
Eaten at the roadside these are super thin and literally transparent.
Eaten at home they are much thicker and resemble a Cornish pastie.
Events try to make themselves accessible and welcoming to people with health problems and disabilities. With a bit of thought and planning, many potential difficulties can be overcome. Here are a few things to consider:
Bring with you enough of your medication to last till you get home
Check the advice on our Prescribed Medicines page
Bear in mind that festival sites can be difficult to get around at the best of times and pretty well impossible in bad weather if your mobility is poor
Many events have a Disabilities Coordinator, who will be able to advise you on any special provisions made
If you have a complicated medical history, it will be really helpful if you bring a summary with you (your doctor’s surgery may let you have a print-out)
Let us know if you have to carry out any special procedures to keep well – we may be able to provide facilities and assistance
We do not believe a festival site is a suitable place for childbirth, or indeed for very young babies
FMS does not provide midwifery services and will advise getting you to the nearest hospital if you go into labour
If you have recently undergone surgery, ask your GP or hospital for advice about any special precautions to take and whether it is a good idea to go
Bring supplies of dressings with you. We can change these for you but may not have the particular ones you need
Festival sites are not sterile! Bear this in mind if your condition makes you particularly prone to infection
FMS cannot provide special toilet or washing facilities.
