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Ordering seasonal food and drinks with a tree nut allergy: what to check this autumn 5th November 2026

For people with tree nut allergies in particular, autumn and the festive season can be a tricky time. Seasonal menus bring unfamiliar recipes and changing ingredients, making it important to check what…

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Championing Benedict’s Law and School Allergy Safety in Northern Ireland  27th October 2026

At Allergy UK incorporating Anaphylaxis UK, we believe every child deserves consistent allergy protection at school, regardless of where they live in the UK.  While Benedict’s Law continues to progress across England,…

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MHRA opens consultation on whether spare adrenaline nasal sprays could be allowed in schools 22nd October 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a UK-wide consultation on proposals that would allow schools to purchase and hold spare adrenaline nasal sprays for emergency use in children…

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Research opportunity: lived experience of young adults managing food allergy 22nd December 2025

A student researcher at the University of Nottingham is inviting individuals aged 18–25 with a diagnosed food allergy to take part in an online questionnaire exploring the lived experiences of young adults…

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Christmas Helpline Opening Hours – Anaphylaxis UK 17th December 2025

As the festive season approaches, we’d like to remind you of our Helpline opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Please note that there will be some closures and reduced…

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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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