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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 allergy?   Alpha-gal allergy is an allergic reaction to a
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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 a safe and stress-free holiday. Here’s a handy
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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 university halls. It’s easy to forget that allergies
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10 tips to have an allergy-safe Valentine’s Day  30th January 2025

Valentine’s Day is about enjoying each other’s company, and with a little planning and communication, you can make sure it’s both safe and special. Happy Valentine’s Day! 

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Allergy anxiety: a parent’s experience 27th January 2025

As we continue to raise awareness of #TheHiddenBattlewithAllergies in 2025, it’s crucial to recognise that allergies impact not only the individual but also their family.

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Chinese New Year and food allergies  23rd January 2025

Chinese New Year, which falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, marks the start of the Year of the Snake on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. 

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Research opportunity for adults with food allergies and parents of children with food allergies 22nd January 2025

Professor Rebecca Knibb and an international team of researchers from Europe, the USA, and Canada are conducting an important study to explore the psychological health needs and access to care for individuals with food allergies and their families. As part

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Celebrating the incredible achievements of our 2024 fundraisers 20th January 2025

We are beyond proud of our 2024 fundraisers. From abseiling to allergy-friendly cake bakes, junior running races to Ultra Marathons, cycling to trekking, and everything in between.

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Belfast business fined for three food safety offences 16th January 2025

A catering company based in Belfast has been fined at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 14 January after pleading guilty to three food safety offences. Belfast City Council brought the prosecution against Event Warrior Limited T/A (trading as) Craft Event

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Call for participants: outdoor events attendees with special dietary needs 8th January 2025

Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE) are seeking individuals with food intolerances, allergies, or special dietary requirements to participate in their survey focusing on experiences at outdoor events. See the invitation to take part below: Are

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Food allergies and vegan labelling: what UK food businesses need to know 19th December 2024

As more consumers move to vegetarian or vegan diets, it’s important for businesses to understand the risks posed by allergens in vegan and plant-based products.

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Celebrating another successful year for Anaphylaxis UK’s AllergyWise® training  17th December 2024

AllergyWise® has evolved into one of the UK’s leading anaphylaxis training courses for schools, healthcare settings, and workplaces, reaching thousands of staff and individuals across the country. 

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