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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 dangers of the hotel quarantine system for those with life-threatening allergies 9th December 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is calling for urgent action from the government to protect those with severe food allergies. This follows an alarming report in the Guardian of a case of life-threatening anaphylaxis…

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Joining up the dots – immunotherapy and the BRIT registry 9th December 2021

Guest article by Revd Dr Mich Erlewyn-Lajeunesse, Founding Chair of BRIT, and Consultant in Allergy & Immunology at Southampton Children’s Hospital People say that there is strength in numbers, and for people…

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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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