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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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Why allergy awareness matters in healthcare 9th March 2026

Allergies can impact almost every aspect of daily life — from school and travel to attending a hospital appointment. That is why Anaphylaxis UK advocates for a safer, allergy-aware approach across all…

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Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies: consultation launched 5th March 2026

A new Government consultation into allergy safety in schools launched today (5th March) following the announcement of Benedict’s Law coming into effect from September.  The consultation on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies at school aims to deliver the core elements of the Benedict’s Law…

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Anaphylaxis UK at the Allergy & Free From Show 2nd March 2026

We’re excited to announce that Anaphylaxis UK will be returning to the Allergy & Free From Show on 9-10 May 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. The only dedicated health show focused on…

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Have your say on allergen information when eating out in Scotland  25th February 2026

Food Standards Scotland has launched a public consultation on how allergen and ingredient information is provided for non-prepacked foods — including meals from restaurants, cafés, takeaways and bakeries. This consultation is open until 17…

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Anaphylaxis UK statement in response to the Fundraising Regulator’s report 25th February 2026

Anaphylaxis UK (formerly The Anaphylaxis Campaign) acknowledges the findings of the Fundraising Regulator’s report and welcomes the opportunity to further strengthen communication and compliance across our fundraising activity. While the report identifies…

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Making this Valentine’s Day safe, supportive and allergy-aware 11th February 2026

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your partner how much you care — and if they live with serious food allergies, it’s also a chance to show that love through…

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Allergy misinformation on social media 10th February 2026

A recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice looked at popular allergy-related posts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X to see what kind of misinformation is being shared and how people respond to…

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Benedict’s Law moves forward as Government commits to mandatory school allergy guidance  4th February 2026

Benedict’s Law — the campaign to make schools safe for children with allergies — reaches a pivotal moment as peers voted on a landmark House of Lords amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools…

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Research opportunity: do you have a food allergy? 2nd February 2026

What is the research about? Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Manchester have launched the AltProt-P eObservatory to track allergic reactions to new types of food. As we…

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