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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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Funding spare adrenaline pens for schools could save lives and millions for the NHS, study finds  24th October 2025

A new UK study led by Imperial College London, published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, finds that providing every school with spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) could improve emergency care for children and save…

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Get involved in research: are you a young person living with one or more confirmed food allergies? 21st October 2025

A master’s student in Allergy at the University of Southampton is inviting young people aged 16–18 years old to take part in a research study exploring the experiences of young people with…

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How to make Halloween safe and fun for every child 16th October 2025

Halloween should be a night full of laughter, costumes, and community — not worry or exclusion. For families managing serious allergies, this time of year can bring extra challenges. The good news…

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Pembrokeshire supermarket fined £36,000 for unsafe allergen labelling  8th October 2025

A Pembrokeshire supermarket chain has been fined £36,000 for serious food allergen labelling breaches – highlighting the importance of getting allergen information correct.  During a routine inspection in July 2024, Pembrokeshire County…

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Anaphylaxis UK delighted to announce new Support Group Programme 7th October 2025

As Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2025 comes to an end, we are delighted to announce our new volunteer-led support group programme to strengthen support for individuals and families living with serious allergies.

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PRESS RELEASE: Anaphylaxis UK shines light on the hidden mental health impact of allergies during awareness week (1–7 October) 23rd September 2025

LONDON, UK – Anaphylaxis UK is calling for greater understanding of the emotional toll of living with serious allergies – an often overlooked challenge – as part of Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1–7…

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Autumn allergy safety  22nd September 2025

Autumn is a favourite time of year for many, with crisp mornings and cosy evenings, back to school and a return to normality, not to mention Halloween and Bonfire nights.  Unfortunately, allergies…

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Show your support for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2025 16th September 2025

Join us from 1st – 7th October for a week dedicated to raising awareness about anaphylaxis and supporting those affected. Over 30 years ago Anaphylaxis UK was set up with the principle…

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New online allergy course for school nurses 15th September 2025

Anaphylaxis UK, the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to supporting people living with serious allergies, has launched a brand-new training course for school nurses, alongside a refreshed version of its popular course…

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