Level Playing Field has partnered with PINNT, to produce guidance on how sporting venues can be accessible to fans who require Home Artificial Nutrition (HAN).
PINNT are a support and advocacy group for people who are unable eat or drink orally and instead require their nutrients through tube feeding. The charity provides education, information and guidance to HAN individuals and their families.
The publication of the guidance comes in Home Artificial Nutrition Awareness (HAN) Week. The week runs 4-10 August and is dedicated to raising awareness about essential nutritional treatments; parenteral and enteral feeding and oral supplements.
The guidance document is available to view, here.
Level Playing Field head of club relations and development, Daniel Townley, said: “We have been pleased to work alongside our friends at PINNT to develop this guidance, which will help improve staff understanding at clubs and venues.
“Inclusion for all supporters must be the priority when considering Home Artificial Nutrition and this form of education is an important step towards that.
“Last year, we had the opportunity to welcome Moira Kallis to present to staff from clubs across England and Wales, operating in a range of sports, on one of our online drop-in sessions.
“That proved hugely beneficial to many of the attendees and made putting this guidance together a logical approach to assist in furthering the spread of that knowledge.”
You can find out more about PINNT and HAN Week on the charity’s website.
For more information and guidance on how to deliver access and inclusion for disabled sports fans, please contact Level Playing Field.