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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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Prevention of Future of Death report following Celia Marsh inquest  7th December 2022

Following the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Celia Marsh, the coroner has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths Report. 

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Restaurant Labelling Parliamentary Question 29 November 2022 30th November 2022

In a written Parliamentary Question, Gareth Thomas Harrow West MP and Shadow Minister (International Trade) asked Mark Spencer, The Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if…

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Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule or other winter festivals? Keep a look out for these allergens 28th November 2022

If you or your child live with a serious allergy, the festive period can be challenging. With much of the celebrations centred around food, allergens can find their way into a variety…

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In memory of Frans Timmermans 23rd November 2022

Anaphylaxis UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Frans Timmermans, founder of the Dutch Anaphylaxis Network.

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Positive results from study of Palforzia in peanut-allergic children aged 1 to 3  15th November 2022

Aimmune Therapeutics has shared its positive findings from the Phase 3 POSEIDON study of Palforzia.  

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New NHS hospital food standards include food allergy training requirement for all staff  15th November 2022

Following an independent review of hospital food in 2020, the NHS has published new national standards for healthcare food and drink that all NHS organisations will be legally required to meet as…

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The impact of anaphylaxis on quality of life and mental health of adults 6th November 2022

The aim of this study was to assess the impact anaphylaxis has on the QoL and mental health of adults, using validated measures. 

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Warning on food ordering apps after teenager is hospitalised 1st November 2022

Eighteen-year-old Eleanor Lincoln went into anaphylactic shock after eating a takeaway curry which had been ordered via an app.  Eleanor, who has a serious peanut allergy, was celebrating her 18th birthday with family…

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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes new Clinical and Scientific Ambassador 17th October 2022

We are delighted to welcome Professor John Warner OBE as our Clinical and Scientific Ambassador.

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