PERSONAL MEDICATION

PERSONAL MEDICATION POLICY

Electrowerkz is committed to supporting guests who need to bring essential personal medication into the venue, while also meeting our licensing, safety, and security obligations.

All medication brought into the venue must comply with the requirements below.

Prescription Medication (General)

If you need to bring prescription medication into the venue:

  • Medication must be in its original packaging

  • The dispensing label must be clearly visible and show the name of the person it is prescribed for

  • You must bring a copy of your prescription

  • You must also present valid physical photo ID

Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Valid passport

  • Photo driving licence

  • PASS-approved proof of age card

Any medication that is not in original packaging, is loose, or cannot be clearly identified may be refused entry or held securely and returned when you leave.

Advance Notice & Medic Room Storage

If you need to bring prescribed medication, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements:

enquiries@electrowerkz.co.uk (minimum 24 hours before your visit)

On arrival, the Night Manager and Medic will meet you and arrange secure storage of your medication in the medic room.

Stored medication is handled as follows:

  • Medication is stored securely in the medic room

  • A matching ticket is issued (one kept with the medication, one given to you)

  • Your name and medication type are recorded in the medicine log book

  • Medication must be accessed and taken in the medic room with a medic present

Medical Cannabis

We only allow prescribed medical cannabis in oil form inside the venue.

If you need to vape prescribed medical cannabis, this must take place away from the venue and smoking area and only with assistance from an Electrowerkz team member.

Please note:

  • You must speak with the Night Manager on arrival

  • Assistance is subject to staff availability

  • Waiting times may be up to 60 minutes, though we will always try to minimise delays

Possessing cannabis remains illegal unless it has been formally prescribed to you. Proof of prescription is required.

Items Not Permitted

The following are not permitted inside the venue:

  • Any medication not in original packaging

  • Loose or unidentified medication

  • Medication vials and loose needles

  • Non-prescribed injectable substances

EpiPens & Insulin Pens – Admission & Safety Procedure

We recognise that EpiPens and insulin pens are essential, life-saving medical devices. These are permitted in the venue, subject to the safety procedures below.

Permitted Devices

Guests may bring:

  • EpiPens (auto-injectors)

  • Insulin pens with sealed sterile needle attachments

Entry Procedure

Please declare EpiPens or insulin pens to security on arrival.

Our medic team and/or duty manager will carry out a brief visual check to confirm:

  • Device type

  • Expiry date

  • No signs of tampering

This is a safety check only and helps us support you quickly if needed.

Carrying or Storing Devices

Guests may:

  • Keep their device with them, or

  • Ask for it to be stored securely with the medic team

Any stored items are logged in and out.

Guests who need privacy to administer insulin can request access to the medic room.

Sharps & Needle Safety

  • Needles and sharps must be sealed and declared

  • Used sharps must be given to the medic team for safe disposal

  • Sharps must never be placed in general waste bins

Improper disposal presents a serious safety risk and is not permitted.

Emergency Response

In the event of an allergic reaction or medical emergency:

  • Staff will assist immediately

  • Emergency services will be contacted where required

  • The medic team will take control of the situation

Logging & Data Protection

Where devices are stored, we log:

  • Guest name

  • Device type

  • Quantity

This information is stored securely and deleted after one month unless legally required to retain it.

All records are handled in line with GDPR requirements.

Food for Medical Conditions

Food needed for medical conditions must be in unopened packaging in small quantities will be allowed-NO external drinks will be permitted.