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Ordering seasonal food and drinks with a tree nut allergy: what to check this autumn 5th November 2026

For people with tree nut allergies in particular, autumn and the festive season can be a tricky time. Seasonal menus bring unfamiliar recipes and changing ingredients, making it important to check what…

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Championing Benedict’s Law and School Allergy Safety in Northern Ireland  27th October 2026

At Allergy UK incorporating Anaphylaxis UK, we believe every child deserves consistent allergy protection at school, regardless of where they live in the UK.  While Benedict’s Law continues to progress across England,…

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MHRA opens consultation on whether spare adrenaline nasal sprays could be allowed in schools 22nd October 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a UK-wide consultation on proposals that would allow schools to purchase and hold spare adrenaline nasal sprays for emergency use in children…

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Celebrating Professional Careworkers’ Week: Spotlight on allergy training  12th September 2025

Professional Careworkers’ Week (12-19 September) is a chance to recognise and celebrate the invaluable work of careworkers who dedicate their lives to supporting others.  Careworkers play a vital role in safeguarding the…

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Anaphylaxis UK Business Symposium 2025  11th September 2025

Anaphylaxis UK is delighted to announce the return of our Business Symposium in 2025 — a leading event dedicated to advancing best practice in allergen management across the food sector.  Taking place…

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Transitioning to university: managing serious allergies 10th September 2025

Heading off to university is an exciting milestone filled with new opportunities—but for students with serious allergies, it can also bring unique challenges. The good news is that with the right preparation,…

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Supporting students with allergies: New ELSA Resources to build confidence  2nd September 2025

Over the past year, we have been highlighting an often-overlooked issue: the emotional toll of having an allergy.   For students living with allergies, the school day can present many dangers which leads…

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Make your school allergy-safe with our new and improved AllergyWise® for Schools resources  1st September 2025

We’re excited to announce that AllergyWise® for Schools just got even better! Our newly updated resource pack now includes a comprehensive suite of allergy-aware cooking materials — a must-have for every secondary…

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Wraparound care and allergy management: Are you ready for September’s changes?  28th August 2025

From 1 September 2025, new requirements will come into force for wraparound care providers under the Early Years Statutory Framework (EYFS). While expectations for private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) providers – or…

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Reporting on emerging food allergens in Europe: what the latest research tells us 26th August 2025

A newly published study from the French Allergy-Vigilance Network (AVN), spanning over two decades from 2002 to 2023, has shed light on an important issue affecting many people who live with food…

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New EAACI campaign highlights dangers of incorrect antibiotic allergy labelling  20th August 2025

Antibiotics are life-saving medicines — but only if we use them wisely. Millions of people carry an ‘antibiotic allergy’ label in their medical records. However, research shows that over 90% of these…

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Are you a healthcare practitioner supporting & advising families on complementary feeding? 13th August 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting healthcare practitioners to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy. This research is part of a doctorate project led by…

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