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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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Climbing for Greg: Brother takes on Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of sibling lost to anaphylaxis 10th August 2026

When Josh begins his ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro later this year in aid of Anaphylaxis UK, every step he takes up Africa’s highest peak will be in memory of his brother Greg,…

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#FOODSENSITIVE impact study wave 2 18th November 2021

  Please take part in the 2nd survey on the impact of food hypersensitivity, led by Dr Rebecca Knibb at Aston University in collaboration with Universities of Surrey, Manchester and Newcastle, Allergy…

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Cheshire restaurant prosecuted after customer suffered a severe allergic reaction 16th November 2021

A restaurant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, has been prosecuted by Cheshire West and Chester Council after a customer with a nut allergy suffered a severe allergic reaction to eating macarons. Haute Dolci…

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Life-saving adrenaline auto-injectors could become available in public places 12th November 2021

The chance for adults and children suffering from life-threatening allergic reactions to get life-saving shots of adrenaline in public places, such as restaurants and entertainment venues, has come a step closer as…

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Parent responses needed for milk and/or egg allergy international study 2nd November 2021

Children’s Colorado Hospital/ University of Colorado and collaborators across Canada, Europe, UK and Australia are working on an international study looking at baked milk and/or egg consumption by children after the successful…

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BSACI launches National Allergy Education Strategy 2nd November 2021

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology has launched the National Allergy Education Strategy to help improve the quality of allergy education amongst healthcare professionals. The document has been developed by…

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Meeting the Challenges of the National Allergy Crisis report 1st November 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy in conjunction with the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) has launched a report “Meeting the Challenges of the National Allergy Crisis” which calls for an…

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All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy launch new report on the “National Allergy Crisis” 28th October 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy in conjunction with the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) are today launching a report “Meeting the Challenges of the National Allergy Crisis” which calls for…

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Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes Simon Williams as new Chief Executive 18th October 2021

Anaphylaxis Campaign is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Williams as CEO, as of 22 November 2021.   Simon succeeds Lynne Regent, who retired in August 2021 after 13 years as…

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Statement regarding the inquest of Cason Hallwood 15th October 2021

The senior coroner for Cheshire, Alan Moore, has ended the inquest into the death of 12-year-old Cason Hallwood, who tragically died on Christmas Day 2020. Cason was allergic to nuts and had…

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