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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 on the Trial of Mohammed Abdul Kuddus and Harun Rashid following the death of Megan Lee 4th October 2018

Today Mohammed Abdul Kuddus and Harun Rashid are appearing before Manchester Crown Court having been charged with manslaughter and charges of breaking various food safety food requirements, following the death of 15-year…

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Statement following the outcome from the inquest into the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse 28th September 2018

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who tragedy passed away following a severe allergic reaction to Sesame. She died after eating a baguette from Pret a Manger…

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Statement regarding inquest into of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse 25th September 2018

We were very saddened to learn of the death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse a few years ago. The inquest started on Monday 24th September at West London coroner’s court. Natasha was known…

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Statement regarding the pre-inquest into the death of Karanbir Cheema 20th September 2018

We were very saddened to learn of the death of 13-year-old Karanbir Cheema. Our Chief Executive has been in contact with the family and attended the pre-inquest this week. Karanbir was known…

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New research reveals challenges facing young people with food allergies and intolerances 13th September 2018

Survey shows over half of young people with a food allergy or intolerance have avoided eating out in the last six months due to their condition. The results are from a bespoke survey,…

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Statement regarding the death of Sadie Bristow 11th September 2018

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of talented young tennis player Sadie Bristow, a 9-year-old from Canterbury, following a tragic accident in August this year as a result…

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New survey shows young people have some of the lowest levels of knowledge about allergen food rules 1st August 2018

Recent results published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from their Public Attitudes Tracker Survey show that most people report feeling confident to ask a member of staff at food outlets for…

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Statement on the death of Michael Gibson 20th July 2018

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of Michael Gibson, a 66-year-old retired former teacher and theatre director from Louth in Lincolnshire, following a tragic accident in November last…

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Statement regarding the death of Chloe Gilbert 28th June 2018

You may have seen in the news recently that the owner of a takeaway in Bath has been fined £2,880 following the death of Chloe Gilbert, aged 15, who sadly died of…

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