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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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Statement regarding the inquest of Shiv Jugdish Mistry 14th September 2022

Coroner Ian Wade QC has ended the inquest into the death of 18-year-old Shiv Mistry who tragically died on 8th July 2022 while on holiday in Spain. Shiv had a serious milk…

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Delays in supporting ‘UK Fatal Anaphylaxis Registry’, puts more lives at risk 12th September 2022

With the inquest into the death of Celia Marsh in December 2017 taking place this week the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has today called for additional funding for…

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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022

Anaphylaxis UK would like to make the following message of condolence on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth…

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Relevance of sensitisation to legumes in children with peanut allergy 8th September 2022

The high prevalence of legume sensitisation and the frequent serious reactions reported in children with peanut allergy highlight that tolerated legume consumption should be explored for each legume in the case of peanut allergy.  

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Preparing for and managing the transition to secondary school with allergies – 5 Oct, 7.30pm 31st August 2022

We are hosting a free webinar for parents this October to help you prepare for your child transitioning to secondary school. We will be joined by Tracey Dunn, Anaphylaxis UK Education Ambassador…

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New course: Best practice in allergen cleaning validation 26th August 2022

This half day course, led by one of RSSL’s expert consultants will lay out the best practices that should be adopted when carrying out allergen cleaning validation. The course is ideal for…

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Sadie Bristow Foundation meeting in Kent 24 September 25th August 2022

The Sadie Bristow Foundation are organising an information led event to help people cope with allergies more confidently. Experts from across the UK will be giving talks and workshops in Chatham, Kent…

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Improving the Safety of Oral Immunotherapy for Cow’s Milk Allergy (SOCMA) 17th August 2022

Allergy to cow’s milk is the most common food allergy affecting children. There is currently no accepted routine clinical therapy to cure milk allergy.

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Increase in children’s allergy services in the UK 17th August 2022

A comprehensive survey of children’s allergy services in the UK has found that the number of clinics and appointments have increased but that services vary too widely across the country.  Researchers contacted…

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