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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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BSACI Pollen Food Syndrome webinar – 13 Oct 10th October 2022

Following the publication of the Guideline for the diagnosis and management of Pollen Food/Oral Allergy Syndrome, BSACI will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 13 October 5-6pm. Sarah Baker, Anaphylaxis UK’s Head…

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Statement regarding the inquest of Joe Dobson  10th October 2022

Joe Dobson, 19, died from an allergic reaction after eating at a Mexican restaurant while on holiday on 1st November 2021, a coroner has ruled. 

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How to enjoy Halloween if your child has food allergies 10th October 2022

If your child has serious food allergies, you may feel concerned about their safety while ‘Trick-or-Treating’ or attending a Halloween party. Under normal circumstances, parents can check ingredient lists for their child’s…

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Research predicts additional therapies in the management of food allergies  6th October 2022

Specifically, the article predicts that biologics may play a key role in the therapeutic options available and that identifying reliable biomarkers and developing standardised approaches could lead to individualised approaches to managing food allergy. 

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New BSACI guidelines for the de-labelling of penicillin allergy 3rd October 2022

The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has developed new guidelines for healthcare professionals who are not trained in allergy or immunology, but who wish to develop a penicillin allergy…

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Hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis begin to increase following COVID-19 pandemic 29th September 2022

New figures published on 22nd September 2022 by NHS Digital show an increase in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis for March 2021 to March 2022.  Every September, NHS digital releases data…

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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2022 24th September 2022

The theme for this year’s Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1st – 7th October 2022) is #WearItBright as we aim to create a brighter future for everyone affected by serious allergies. We will be…

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Statement regarding the inquest of Celia Marsh 23rd September 2022

Senior Coroner for Avon, Maria Voisin has ended the inquest into the death of 42-year-old Celia Marsh who tragically died as a result of anaphylaxis on 27th December 2017. Celia had a…

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