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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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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week: 2026 round-up 7th October 2026

2026 has been a landmark year for the allergic and anaphylactic community. From a stronger united voice for people living with allergy to major progress in schools, national policy and treatment options,…

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The missing page: why anaphylaxis belongs in every workplace health and safety policy 1st October 2026

Robbie Epsom, Anaphylaxis UK Ambassador I advise on sustainability for a living, and increasingly on AI. But the third thing I talk about is anaphylaxis. I have lived with a life-threatening tree…

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New independence, new risks: Why university students can’t afford to leave their adrenaline behind 17th September 2026

Leaving home without your adrenaline is non-negotiable.  Despite the known risks, hidden barriers such as perceived social stigma mean that packing an adrenaline device often slips down the priority list for young…

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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2026  16th September 2026

Living with serious allergies shouldn’t mean living on the sidelines. Whether it is a child navigating the school dining hall, an adult enjoying a social gathering, a colleague attending a work lunch,…

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Witnessing Anaphylaxis in public: Would you know what to do? 25th August 2026

What should you do if someone has anaphylaxis? We are often asked this on our helpline by people with allergies, as well as parents, friends, family members and members of the public….

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Immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy now available through NHS Scotland  13th August 2026

An immunotherapy treatment for house dust mite allergy has been made available through the NHS in Scotland.  The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Acarizax (12 SQ-HDM sublingual immunotherapy) for adults aged 18–65 with moderate…

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Climbing for Greg: Brother takes on Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of sibling lost to anaphylaxis 10th August 2026

When Josh begins his ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro later this year in aid of Anaphylaxis UK, every step he takes up Africa’s highest peak will be in memory of his brother Greg,…

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Fundraiser Andrew sets sights on remote Hengduan summit to support Anaphylaxis UK and Cancer Research UK 4th August 2026

19-year-old Andrew is preparing to take on one of China’s most remote peaks in an extraordinary expedition that could make him the first recorded British climber to reach its summit, all while…

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Sharing pupil allergy information: New guidance for schools ahead of Benedict’s Law 3rd August 2026

With Benedict’s Law coming into force this September, schools across the country are preparing for new safeguarding responsibilities while ensuring compliance with data protection legislation. However, an overly cautious approach to GDPR…

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