NICE Quality Standards

The NICE guidelines on food allergies and anaphylaxis provide detailed recommendations for the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of individuals, particularly children and young people, at risk of allergies and anaphylaxis. They cover key areas such as taking an allergy-focused clinical history, appropriate diagnostic testing, patient education, and the use of adrenaline auto-injectors. Additionally, the guidelines emphasise the importance of specialist referrals for complex cases and the need for ongoing monitoring to ensure effective management and patient safety.

NICE Quality Standard for Food Allergy

The NICE quality standard for food allergy (QS118) outlines essential practices for the diagnosis and management of food allergies, particularly in children and young people.

NICE Quality Standard for Anaphylaxis

The NICE quality standard for anaphylaxis (QS119) provides essential guidance to improve the care and management of individuals at risk of or experiencing anaphylaxis.

NICE Guideline on Anaphylaxis

The NICE guideline CG134 outlines crucial recommendations for the recognition, emergency treatment, and ongoing management of anaphylaxis.

NICE Guideline on Managing Drug Allergy

The NICE guideline CG183 provides essential guidance for the diagnosis, documentation, and management of drug allergies in adults, children, and young people.

NICE Guideline on Food Allergy in Children and Young People

The NICE guideline CG116 addresses the growing concern of food allergies in children and young people. It emphasises the need for early identification through a detailed allergy-focused clinical history and the use of appropriate diagnostic tests. The guideline aims to improve the management of food allergies by providing clear recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. It also highlights the importance of effective communication with families and carers to ensure they are fully supported throughout the process.

AllergyWise for Healthcare Professionals

AllergyWise® for Healthcare Professionals is an online e-learning course and the easiest way to learn about anaphylaxis, the risks of serious allergies and how to manage them. The course can be worked through conveniently from your home or workplace, wherever and whenever it suits you. The course is simple to follow with interactive diagrams and graphics which makes learning about anaphylaxis easier than ever, no matter which sector within healthcare, denistry and aesthetics you work in.

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Why allergy awareness matters in healthcare 9th March 2026

Allergies can impact almost every aspect of daily life — from school and travel to attending a hospital appointment. That is why Anaphylaxis UK advocates for a safer, allergy-aware approach across all environments. In healthcare settings, it may be assumed
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Allergy misinformation on social media 10th February 2026

A recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice looked at popular allergy-related posts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X to see what kind of misinformation is being shared and how people respond to it.  The researchers found that misleading content was very
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Research opportunity: do you have a food allergy? 2nd February 2026

What is the research about? Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Manchester have launched the AltProt-P eObservatory to track allergic reactions to new types of food. As we move toward more sustainable food production, new protein
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