Anaphylaxis Awareness Week

Join us from 1st to 7th October to raise awareness about anaphylaxis and to show your support for those living with or caring for someone with serious allergies.

Whether it’s taking on a “30 for 30” fundraising challenge, getting involved in #WearItBright or simply spreading the word about the information and resources we have on our website… we’d love as many people as possible to get involved this year to show people living with allergies that they are not alone on their allergy journey.

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fil-ax-is) is a serious and often sudden allergic reaction. It can occur when someone with allergies is exposed to something they are allergic to (known as an allergen). Reactions usually begin within minutes and rapidly progress but can occur up to 2-3 hours later.

Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening and always requires an immediate emergency response.

If you have experienced a sudden allergic reaction in the past, then you may be at risk of anaphylaxis even if you have not had anaphylaxis before. We advise that you see your GP and ask for a referral to an allergy clinic.

A diagnosis of anaphylaxis can be daunting at first, but by becoming well-informed, thinking ahead and employing daily coping strategies, people affected find that life can return, almost, to normal.

Supporting People With Serious Allergies

Here are some of the ways we support people to manage day-to-day life with a serious allergy.

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About Anaphylaxis UK

Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. While there’s no treatment or cure for anaphylaxis, we believe that by providing information, training and support, there is a brighter future for people living with serious allergies.

Our mission is to create a safer environment for everyone with allergies by working with and offering training for the food industry, schools, pre-schools, colleges, health professionals and others.

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Is Your School AllergyWise®?

We offer training for teachers and all school staff. We encourage a whole school allergy awareness approach – the more staff who understand allergy and how to recognise an allergic reaction, the more likely your school will be able to safely manage pupils with allergies.

Check with your school and ask if they have done our training.

Ways You Can Help

There are many ways that you can get involved with the vital work we do! Your support has a huge impact on the lives of people with serious allergies.

Your time is as valuable as your donations, so explore the button below to discover all the ways you can help us further our mission of securing a brighter future for people at risk of anaphylaxis.

Anaphylaxis UK's Convenient Clothes Collection

If you have a busy schedule or a large quantity of clothes to donate, Anaphylaxis UK offers a FREE pickup service.

Have your donated items collected from either your home, workplace, school or university saving you time and effort!

Living with Serious Allergies

Guidance for Parents

If you’re a parent, explore our guide all about teaching children how to live with food allergies and educating them about anaphylaxis.

Managing Allergies at University

As you leave for university, it might be the first time you’ve had to manage your allergies on your own. Make the transition a bit easier with Anaphylaxis UK.

Shopping & Preparing Food

If you or a member of your household has a food allergy, there are precautions you can take while shopping or preparing food at home to ensure food safety.

Travelling

Allergies can be stressful, especially when you’re in a busy airport or in new and unfamiliar surroundings. Follow our top tips and be as prepared as possible to stay safe and confident while travelling.

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Latest News from Anaphylaxis UK

All of our latest news posts. Click through to read more.

The Hidden Battle with Allergies : Keeping Students Safe in School 4th October 2024

Education can be an anxious time people living with or caring for someone with serious allergies. As our focus for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 is about easing The Hidden Battle with Allergies, we wanted to share some of the information and support we offer to educational settings to help keep children with allergies safe in school.
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Anaphylaxis UK AllergyWise® Audit Programme: A New Era of Trust and Enjoyment 3rd October 2024

We are proud to announce a new partnership with Serve Legal to deliver the Anaphylaxis UK AllergyWise® Audit Programme, focusing not only on allergen safety but also on enhancing the overall customer experience for individuals with food allergies. 
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Why Focus on the Emotional Impact of Allergies during Anaphylaxis Awareness Week? 2nd October 2024

Our focus on The Hidden Battle with Allergies for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 seems to have resonated with so many of you, so we wanted to share the thoughts of our Chief Executive Simon Williams, on why we have chosen to focus on the emotional impact of allergies for this awareness week.
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Allergy Alerts

Waitrose Easy to Cook Scottish Salmon En Croute and Easy to Cook Salmon and Sweet Potato Curry 4th October 2024

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Easy to Cook Scottish Salmon En Croute with Cheese and Chive Sauce and Waitrose Easy to Cook Salmon and Sweet Potato Curry because they contain milk, mustard, soya and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned on the label.
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Peanut Alert – Various Iceland Products 27th September 2024

We have been alerted by Iceland that it is recalling the above products from sale because they may contain peanut which is not correctly declared on the ingredient label.
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Peanut Alert: Yorkshire Provender Jacket & Toast Toppers 27th September 2024

We have been alerted by Hain Celestial that it is recalling its Yorkshire Provender Jacket & Toast Toppers Haricot Beans and its Yorkshire Provender Jacket & Toast Topper Lentil Chilli from sale because they may contain peanut which is not correctly declared on the ingredient label.
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