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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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Food allergy and the Americans with Disabilities Act 20th July 2015

12/02/2013 A recent posting on this website highlighted the fact that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers food allergies in some circumstances: https://anaphylaxis.org.uk/living-with-anaphylaxis/news/members-news/food-allergy-and-the-americans-with-disabilities-act- Further media coverage this week clarifies the issue, explaining…

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Making sense of Allergies guide published 4th June 2015 20th July 2015

Confusion about allergies is putting people needlessly at risk say experts and medical charities1. In Making Sense of Allergies2, a guide published today by Sense About Science3, allergy specialists and charities warn…

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Allergy sufferers put at risk from fast food takeaways 20th July 2015

Over two thirds of businesses violated food information regulations An undercover investigation by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has found just over two thirds of takeaways appear to be breaking…

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Thresholds and ?Free From? ? An explanation 20th July 2015

The food industry has made huge improvements in recent years in its provision of products for the food allergic community as well as those with specific dietary needs. However, we have recently…

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European Food Information Council release new video ?Life with a Food Allergy? 20th July 2015

European Food Information Council release new video “Life with a Food Allergy” The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) have created an animated video called “Life with a Food Allergy” which aims to…

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Interactive game by EUFIC aims to educate children about food allergy 20th July 2015

Interactive game by EUFIC aims to educate children about food allergy The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) have created an interactive game with the aim to educate children on avoiding allergens in…

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Honorary President Dr. William Frankland to receive MBE 20th July 2015

Honorary President of the Anaphylaxis Campaign, Dr William Frankland to receive an MBE Dr. William Frankland, who turned 103 in March, has been awarded an MBE on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List…

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Anaphylaxis Campaign statement: Chefs say FIR ‘damaging creativity’ 20th July 2015

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/11460125/Top-chefs-attack-EU-rules-on-allergens-in-food.html The new Food Information Regulation (FIR) came into effect from 13th December 2014.  Since its introduction staff at restaurants, cafés, delis, and takeaways are no longer allowed to say they do…

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FOOD ALLERGY: a burden carried by more than 17 million Europeans 20th July 2015

FOOD ALLERGY: a burden carried by more than 17 million Europeans In Europe, 1 out of every 20 children has one or more food allergies In the last decade, the cases of…

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