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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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Remembering Jenson: one year on 1st May 2025

Jenson Joseph sadly passed away on 30th April 2024, aged just 25. One year on, and Anaphylaxis UK is touched by the generosity of his family, friends, colleagues, and football teammates who…

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MPs receive anaphylaxis training in parliament 24th April 2025

MPs gathered in the House of Commons yesterday (22 April) for allergy and anaphylaxis training, as part of an awareness event hosted by The Benedict Blythe Foundation in collaboration with Anaphylaxis UK…

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Preparing for primary school with an allergy 16th April 2025

At Anaphylaxis UK we hope that on primary offer day, everyone has received their first-choice school which will make the next part of your child’s positive allergy journey.  An exciting time for…

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Anaphylaxis UK Business Forum – 24 March recap 1st April 2025

A big thank you to all our business members who joined us at our recent Business Forum on 24th March at ZSL London Zoo.  Our forums centre around current issues impacting the…

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Tick bite prevention week: understanding alpha-gal allergy  26th March 2025

This year, for Tick Prevention Week (25-31 March), we are shining a spotlight on alpha-gal allergy, an unusual type of food allergy that can start with a tick bite.  What is alpha-gal…

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Travelling this Easter: the allergy checklist  25th March 2025

As the Easter holidays approach, many of us are planning trips, whether within the UK or abroad. If you or your child has allergies, it’s essential to take extra precautions to ensure…

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Parent experience: the impact of allergies on family life 25th March 2025

Many parents reach out to us at different stages of their parenting journey, whether their child has been newly diagnosed with an allergy, is starting school, going on holiday, or moving to…

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University Mental Health Day 2025: supporting students with allergies  6th March 2025

Thursday, 13 March marks University Mental Health Day. Did you know that 1 in 4 students have a diagnosed mental health issue, and 30% report that their mental health has worsened since…

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Anaphylaxis UK secures Innovate UK grant to develop support for allergy-related anxiety 28th February 2025

We are delighted to announce that Anaphylaxis UK has been successful in its application to Innovate UK for funding to set up a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Surrey to offer support that addresses the psychological impact of living with serious allergies.

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