Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
Here are some of the ways we support people to manage day-to-day life with a serious allergy.
Care and Medication
Suspect you have an allergy or newly diagnosed? Find essential information here.
Allergy Factsheets
Accredited factsheets covering all aspects of serious allergy.
Allergy Alerts
Receive our life saving allergy alerts direct to your inbox.
AllergyWise® Training Courses
A range of tailored online training courses for individuals, schools and professionals.
Living with Serious allergies
Information and knowledge to empower you to live a full and fear-free life with serious allergies.
Safer Schools Programme
Everything you need to know to safely manage and support your pupils with serious allergies.
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.
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.
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