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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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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC, University of York) Peanut Allergy Research 24th September 2021

York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC, University of York) is running a survey to study how peanut allergy impacts on children’s quality of life. The results of the survey will not only help…

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JCVI issues updated COVID-19 Booster advice – AstraZeneca vaccine can be considered for those who had it previously due to allergies 16th September 2021

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme. The full announcement can be read here :- JCVI Issues updated advice on COVID-19 booster…

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Statement regarding death of George Cox 2nd September 2021

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of George Cox, aged 45, who sadly died on 28th August 2021. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to his family…

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Latex in COVID-19 PCR tests – an update from NHS Test and Trace 1st September 2021

Following enquiries to the Anaphylaxis Campaign helpline about latex warnings on PCR tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace we have sought clarification and have now received an update. NHS Test and…

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A message from our Chief Executive 16th August 2021

After thirteen  very happy years as Chief Executive of the Anaphylaxis Campaign I have now decided that it is time for me to retire. I joined this marvellous charity after spending over…

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Efficacy of Palforzia in childhood peanut allergy increases over time 11th August 2021

Over a two-year period, daily use of Palforzia in those with a childhood peanut allergy led to higher level of allergen desensitisation An estimated approximately 2% of the population of Western nations has a peanut…

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Compulsory Covid-19 vaccination for care workers 6th August 2021

COVID 19 Vaccination as a condition of deployment operational guidance has now been published by the government. You can read the full guidance here. The guidance includes new information about medical exemptions from…

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PREPACKED FOR DIRECT SALE 3rd August 2021

Information for businesses who sell food that is prepacked for direct sale to consumers. New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to include the product name and full ingredients on…

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Tsar Campaign 22nd July 2021

This week Tanya Ednan-Laperouse and Emma Turay – two mothers who lost their teenage daughters Natasha and Shante to anaphylaxis – have joined together to call on the Government to appoint an Allergy…

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