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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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Study highlights importance of new peanut allergy treatments 20th May 2022

New research investigating the emotional impact of living with a peanut allergy has empathised the importance of exploring potential treatments. The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and…

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Statement regarding the death of Ingrid Dale 17th May 2022

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ingrid Dale, aged 67, who sadly died on 9th May 2022. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to her family at…

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Exploring health-related quality of life burden in peanut allergy and the potential benefit of oral immunotherapy: estimation of health state utility values for patients and caregivers   7th May 2022

The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation of Health State Utility Values for Children and Adolescents and Their Caregivers highlighted the detrimental impact living with a peanut allergy can have on both the person with the allergy and their parent or caregiver.

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Update from the food standards agency on the use of fully refined oils as ingredient substitutions 3rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an update on the ongoing shortage of sunflower oil caused by the conflict in Ukraine. They previously advised that fully refined rapeseed oil may be…

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Charity launches new course to safeguard hospital patients with allergies 25th April 2022

An anaphylaxis charity which offers training and support on food allergy safety has today (25 April) launched a brand-new online e-learning course for hospital ward staff. The Anaphylaxis Campaign, which already provides…

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Multiple Allergen Alert – FSA issues warning about counterfeit Wonka Bars 29th March 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about counterfeit Wonka chocolate bars in circulation. The bars are potentially being produced by an unlicensed or unregistered business, and may not be…

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Statement regarding sunflower oil supply issues and permitted use of refined rapeseed oil 24th March 2022

Please read our statement below in response to the announcement by the Food Standards Agency regarding supply issues of sunflower oil. The Anaphylaxis Campaign is aware that the current conflict in Ukraine…

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Burden of allergic disease among ethnic minority groups in high income countries 20th March 2022

The review explored why ethnic minority patients with allergic disease have poorer clinical outcomes than the indigenous population.

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Statement regarding the inquest of Nicholas John Kelly 9th March 2022

Senior coroner Julie Goulding has ended the inquest into the death of 16-year-old Nicholas John Kelly who tragically died on 11 March 2020 at Whiston Hospital Merseyside. Nicholas was known to have…

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