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Support for adults with food and non-food allergy 10th July 2026

Food and non-food allergies are often associated with childhood, but millions of adults across the UK live with allergies too. Around 6% of the UK adult population has a clinically confirmed food…

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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four…

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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes launch of Natasha’s Prize 22nd June 2026

The announcement that Natasha’s Foundation has launched Natasha’s Prize – a groundbreaking £10 million fund dedicated to research into preventing allergies – has been hugely encouraging for the allergy community.  As a charity supporting…

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Visit our stand at the Allergy & Free From Show 1st May 2026

If you’re at the Allergy & Free From Show on 9-10 May at NEC Birmingham, come and say hello to our team of staff and volunteers with lived experience of allergies on…

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A Tribute to Jenson 30th April 2026

Today, we’re remembering Jenson Joseph. Losing him so young, aged just 25 on 30 April 2024, was the result of a rare anaphylactic reaction as he lay sleeping. Diagnosed with a peanut…

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Why accessible colour matters to allergy safety in schools 28th April 2026

By Marie Difolco, author of ‘Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond‘ When people think about allergy safety in schools, they rightly think about training, Individual Healthcare Plans, clear labelling and access…

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Nine years on: remembering Owen Carey 22nd April 2026

Today we remember Owen Carey – an 18-year-old young man who died after experiencing a fatal allergic reaction while celebrating his birthday on 22 April 2017 at a London restaurant with his family and girlfriend. Owen had multiple…

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UK Launches First National Allergy Strategy to Address Crisis Affecting Millions 21st April 2026

At the start of Allergy Awareness Week, a groundbreaking coalition of charities, clinicians and patients have united to tackle decades of policy neglect with allergic disease affecting over 25% of UK population….

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Why allergy awareness matters in the workplace  20th April 2026

With over 20 million people across the UK living with an allergic condition, there is a significant chance that someone in your workplace, whether your colleague or a customer, has an allergy. This includes food allergies, medication…

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Running for a Brighter Future 15th April 2026

Meet Lucy from Fife, Scotland. She is running the London Marathon 2026 on 26th April for Anaphylaxis UK.  Driven by her 10-year-old son Jack and husband Graeme, both at risk of anaphylaxis, Lucy has been training hard in Fife in all…

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“We were told it was safe”: a family’s call for better allergy care for young adults   10th April 2026

Saavan and his family have been navigating life with serious food allergies since early childhood. While they have worked tirelessly to manage his condition, inconsistent access to specialist care and limited treatment…

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“I’ve been asked to leave restaurants and sign disclaimers” 8th April 2026

Allergies are often associated with childhood — but they can develop at any stage of life. For Hong, that moment came at 30, when she was diagnosed with serious allergies. Almost overnight,…

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