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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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BetterRetailing reveals independent retailers among most compliant businesses following Natasha’s Law 27th February 2023

The article highlights the importance of retailers complying with the legislation to avoid potential fines and to ensure the safety of their customers. It also emphasizes the challenges faced by some independent retailers in complying with the law, including rising staff costs and operational expenses

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Allergy-friendly Mother’s Day gifts – 19 March 27th February 2023

Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? If your mum has an allergy, there may be a few extra things to consider.

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Partial clinical hold on peanut allergy treatment study is lifted  21st February 2023

DBV Technologies has announced that the FDA has lifted the partial clinical hold on the company’s VITESSE trial.

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Oral immunotherapy with boiled peanuts could help peanut allergic children 8th February 2023

A new Australian study has added to the growing body of research looking at the use of boiled peanuts in oral immunotherapy (OIT) to treat peanut allergy. 

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Statement regarding the death of Jess Prinsloo  6th February 2023

We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Jess Prinsloo, aged 24, who died on 31st December 2022 while on holiday in South Africa. 

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Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February 1st February 2023

For Places2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February), we’ve got the following tips to help children and young people manage allergy anxiety

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How to have an allergen-free Valentine’s Day  24th January 2023

Although Valentine’s Day is regarded by many as the most romantic day of the year, we know it can sometimes present challenges for people who are at risk of serious allergic reactions. 

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Fundraising update from Anaphylaxis UK 11th January 2023

As we kick start another exciting year, we want to let you know about all the fundraising updates taking place at Anaphylaxis UK.

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Threshold levels in foods for the priority allergens 9th January 2023

Knowledge of thresholds constitutes a critical requirement to assessing the risk from allergens, as they are a characteristic of the hazard that allergens present to the food-allergic population. An expert committee of…

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