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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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The Dos and Don’ts of eating out with an allergy this Christmas 25th November 2024

Here’s a short list of Dos and Don’ts to apply to your social calendar this Christmas:

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Cold Weather Care: Protecting Your Adrenaline Auto-Injectors This Winter 22nd November 2024

Winter brings beautiful landscapes, festive cheer, and crisp air—but it also brings freezing temperatures that can pose a risk to your adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs). Whether you’re hitting the slopes, taking winter walks,…

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An update from Food Standards Agency regarding Mustard Products and Peanut Contamination 14th November 2024

Investigation into mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts draws to a close… As a result of this investigation, the FSA have lifted their precautionary advice to people with a peanut allergy to avoid eating foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder, mustard seeds or mustard flour both in the home and when eating out as these products are now safe to eat.

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A HUGE Thank You to Greencore for their support of Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 12th November 2024

Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 took place back in October and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the number of people who got involved this year. But we’d like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to food manufacturer Greencore for their fantastic support and fundraising efforts.

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New FDF Guidance on Preventing Allergen Recalls for the Food Industry 8th November 2024

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released new guidance to help food businesses prevent and manage allergen-related issues. This resource provides a clear approach for ensuring the safety of consumers with…

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Research opportunity for parents of babies aged 0-12 months 31st October 2024

The University of Southampton are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences and views about feeding their baby. The study aims to look at how we can support parents and caregivers…

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Protecting Our Skin to Help Prevent Food Allergies 29th October 2024

Food allergies are a growing concern, especially among children, with conditions such as peanut, dairy and egg allergies becoming increasingly common. New research sheds light on the vital role our skin plays…

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Research opportunity: do you have a food allergy or care for someone with a food allergy? 28th October 2024

What are the most important questions for research to answer about allergies in children? Fill in the survey to help set the TOP 10 research priorities for food allergy in children! The…

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Spooky-Safe Halloween: Tips for a Fun and Allergy-Friendly Night 24th October 2024

It’s likely that you or someone you know is managing an allergy and at Anaphylaxis UK, we believe no one should feel left out during Halloween! That’s why we’ve put together our…

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