Our mission

 

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.

What is anaphylaxis?
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fil-ax-is) is a serious and often sudden allergic reaction. It is potentially life-threatening and always requires an immediate emergency response.
  • right_arrow_orange_icon It can occur when someone with allergies is exposed to something they are allergic to (known as an allergen).
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Reactions usually begin within minutes and rapidly progress but can occur up to 2-3 hours later.
  • right_arrow_orange_icon 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.

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Top resources for managing serious allergies

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

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.

Latest News from Anaphylaxis UK

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

Flying with food allergies: new review confirms commercial flights are much safer than you might think  22nd July 2025

For anyone living with food allergies—or caring for someone who does—the thought of experiencing a reaction at 30,000 feet can understandably trigger serious worry. People are well aware that help is far from being immediately available in the air, and
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Our statement regarding the inquest of Benedict Blythe  22nd July 2025

Anaphylaxis UK offers our condolences and heartfelt support to the family and friends of Benedict Blythe who was just five years old when he tragically died at school on 1st December 2021. 
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Anaphylaxis UK takes allergy training to the Isle of Man  16th July 2025

From 1st to 3rd July, Anaphylaxis UK carried out an impactful visit to the Isle of Man, delivering a series of tailored allergy awareness and training sessions to communities, schools, and healthcare professionals.  
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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!

Allergy Alerts

Sulphites alert – various Raspberry and Prosecco Jam and Strawberry and Champagne Jam 21st July 2025

Product name: Sarah Gray’s Raspberry and Prosecco Jam Pack size: 330g Best before: All dates up to and including 07 October 2026 Product name: Sarah Gray’s Strawberry and Champagne Jam Pack size: 330g Best before: All dates up to and
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Peanut alert – Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai 16th July 2025

Product name: Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai Pack size: 95g Best before: All dates Lot number: All numbers We are notifying consumers who have purchased Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate that this product contains peanut, which is not correctly
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Gluten alert – Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers 15th July 2025

  Product name: Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers Pack size: 454g Best before: End May 2026 Barcode: 4088600410098 We have been alerted by ALDI that it is recalling its Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch
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