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Support for adults with food and non-food allergy 10th July 2026

Food and non-food allergies are often associated with childhood, but millions of adults across the UK live with allergies too. Around 6% of the UK adult population has a clinically confirmed food…

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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four…

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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes launch of Natasha’s Prize 22nd June 2026

The announcement that Natasha’s Foundation has launched Natasha’s Prize – a groundbreaking £10 million fund dedicated to research into preventing allergies – has been hugely encouraging for the allergy community.  As a charity supporting…

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Prescription Charges Coalition responds to the Barker Commission Recommendations on Prescription Charges 20th July 2015

The Prescription Charges Coalition has issued a statement in response to proposals from the Barker Commission which recommend some fundamental changes to prescription charges in order to raise a potential additional £1…

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London reception marks 20 Years of the Anaphylaxis Campaign – Monday 8th September 2014 20th July 2015

The event held at Governors’ Hall, St Thomas’ Hospital highlighted the Charity’s achievements over the last 20 years and honoured instrumental figures in accomplishing important milestones, such as changes to food labelling…

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Preventing harm to people with drug allergies – New NICE guidelines September 2014 20th July 2015

Every year, around 62,000 people in England have a serious allergic reaction to a drug which puts them in hospital. NICE has published its first guideline on drug allergy in adults, children…

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Anaphylaxis Campaign joins Specialised Healthcare Alliance 20th July 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has become a member of the Specialised Healthcare Alliance (SHCA), the group campaigning on behalf of people with rare and complex conditions. The Alliance is a coalition of 100…

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Today, 24th July 2014, the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology has published its report on childhood allergy 20th July 2015

Summary In the UK, 40-50% of children have at least one diagnosed allergy. The increased prevalence of allergies negatively impacts affected children’s quality of life and puts pressure on health services. This…

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Adrenaline Auto-injectors to be reviewed by the European Medicines Agency 20th July 2015

May 2014 The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a review of adrenaline auto-injectors, which are used as first-aid treatment of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) prior to calling for emergency medical  assistance….

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Anaphylaxis Campaign receives national accolade at ceremony on Thursday 15th May 2014 20th July 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, was awarded a GSK IMPACT Award at a ceremony on Thursday 15th May 2014. From over 400 charities nationwide who applied for GSK’s flagship UK community investment programme, the…

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Police Sport UK Basketball teams bounce in to action for the Anaphylaxis Campaign 20th July 2015

The annual Police Sport UK (PSUK) Basketball Championships was held this weekend, (16th – 18th May) in Loughborough. This year the event partnered with the Anaphylaxis Campaign in memory of Ethan Thomas,…

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Hospital admissions for allergies up nearly eight per cent in a year 20th July 2015

NHS hospitals in England dealt with 20,320 admissions for allergies in the 12 months to February. This represents a 7.7 per cent increase from 18,860 for the previous 12 months new figures from…

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