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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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FSA issues a precautionary warning to people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate 16th December 2025

The following news story has been shared on behalf of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The FSA has found several Dubai-style chocolate products that do not meet the required food safety and…

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Understanding cold induced urticaria  12th December 2025

While food allergies are well known, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis can also be triggered by non-food allergens such as animals, medications, cosmetics — and even cold temperatures.  What is Cold urticaria?  Cold-induced…

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Big Give 2025: Challenge Complete!  9th December 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Anaphylaxis UK raised £19,694.75 (incl Gift Aid) in Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2025!

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Staying safe with allergies this winter  8th December 2025

As we step into the colder months, we’ve compiled a list of top tips and things to consider during winter if you are managing serious allergies.  Protecting your adrenaline devices  Adrenaline Auto…

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Save the Date: The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back for 2025  27th November 2025

It’s nearly time for your donation to be doubled! We’re excited to announce that Anaphylaxis UK will be participating in the UK’s biggest collaborative fundraising campaign, and it starts next week on Tuesday 2 December.

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Are some patients getting the wrong dose of adrenaline? National data reveal gaps in dose switching  26th November 2025

A recent review of community adrenaline prescriptions from 2022-2024 has revealed that many people in England may be prescribed the lower-dose adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) when they should have been upgraded to the…

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 Encouraging trends in peanut allergy prevention in the US   26th November 2025

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children, affecting around 1 in 50 children in the UK. For many years, parents were told not to give peanuts to…

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Get involved in research: factors affecting the choices of consumers with multiple food allergies 24th November 2025

A master’s student in Allergy at the University of Southampton is seeking volunteers aged 18 or over who have three or more confirmed food allergies from the UK’s top 14 major allergens….

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Choosing a primary, infant or junior school for your child with allergies  19th November 2025

Whether you’re a first-time school parent or preparing to send your little one off to “big school”, choosing the right setting can feel both exciting and overwhelming. For families of children with allergies, there’s the added challenge…

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