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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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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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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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“I didn’t want to make a fuss – so I took risks I shouldn’t have” 7th April 2026

Luke first experienced a serious allergic reaction aged three and from that moment on, everyday life became about constant vigilance and staying safe in situations most of us take for granted. That…

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ALP Nuneaton celebrates fourth consecutive Anaphylaxis UK Allergy Aware School Award 24th March 2026

Last month, Anaphylaxis UK and Jodie Gosling, MP for Nuneaton, visited ALP Nuneaton Specialist Independent School to celebrate staff and pupils after the school achieved the Anaphylaxis UK Allergy Aware School Award for the…

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Historic Commons announcement puts children’s allergy safety on a legal footing 11th March 2026

Press release shared on behalf of the National Allergy Strategy Group, of which Anaphylaxis UK is a member The National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) welcomes last night’s House of Commons debate, in…

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