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Remembering Leo: A family’s story of love, loss and awareness 14th October 2026

Leo was born on 14 October 1992 and grew up as a fit, active young man who loved football, rugby and the outdoors. Although he had asthma as a child, there was…

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Transforming allergy care: the first National Allergy Capability Framework is launched 14th October 2026

Transforming Allergy Care:The First National Allergy Capability Framework is launched The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has launched the National Allergy Capability Framework (ACF), a landmark initiative designed to…

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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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New review highlights ethnic inequalities in children’s food allergy care 21st May 2026

A new international review has highlighted important inequalities in the prevalence, management, and outcomes of IgE-mediated food allergies among children from different ethnic backgrounds. The scoping review, published in the World Allergy…

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Critical delays in use of AAIs in children, call to action  18th May 2026

New research from the University of Bristol and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has highlighted critical delays in the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) in children experiencing fatal food-induced anaphylaxis, prompting calls for urgent…

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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 â€“ 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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