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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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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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Do’s and don’ts of eczema care in children & adults 13th September 2025

To mark National Eczema Week 2025 (13-19 September), we’ve invited Dr Helen Brough, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Founder of Children’s Allergy Doctors, to share her top do’s and don’ts of eczema…

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