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Statement regarding the inquest of Robin Wynne Williams 17th November 2023

Anaphylaxis UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Robin Wynne Williams, a 45-year-old construction engineer who tragically died from anaphylaxis due to a severe food allergy. Senior coroner Kate Robertson has ended the inquest into Robin’s death

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Double your donation to Anaphylaxis UK during the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023 16th November 2023

Anaphylaxis UK will be taking part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2023. From midday 28 November to midday 5 December 2023, donations to our Big Give campaign page will be matched by our supporters The Hospital Saturday Fund. Twice the donation, twice the impact.

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DBV Technologies to start supplemental safety trial for peanut allergy skin patch 10th November 2023

The biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies is due to begin two safety trials for Viaskin Peanut in two age groups, known as COMFORT Toddlers and COMFORT Children.

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Employee wins law suit after being dismissed for taking time off to recover from anaphylaxis 9th November 2023

An employee who was sacked after taking five days off work to recover from a near-fatal allergic reaction has successfully sued his employer on the grounds of disability discrimination.

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Pharmacist saves woman having a near-fatal allergic reaction to bee sting in Northern Ireland 8th November 2023

A community pharmacist in Co Down, Northern Ireland, has been celebrated as a local hero after treating a woman with adrenaline after a bee sting caused an anaphylactic reaction

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The FAIR Study – opportunity for healthcare professionals to take part 2nd November 2023

Researchers based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital are inviting health professionals to take part in The FAIR Study to benefit patients from a South Asian Background with food allergies.

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Over half of takeaways surveyed in Newry, Northern Ireland, failed dairy free allergen test 1st November 2023

A survey by Newry Council has found that 37 out of 63 takeaway meals sampled failed a test for the presence of milk.

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Cancer drug acalabrutinib shown to temporarily prevent allergic reactions to peanuts 1st November 2023

A small study has shown that a cancer drug called acalabrutinib improves tolerance to peanuts in the short term, making it the first drug to achieve rapid-onset prevention of IgE-induced food reactivity.

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Things to remember on the 5th of November 26th October 2023

Enjoy the celebrations of Bonfire Night with our tips for staying safe if you have a food allergy.

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