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Overview for Healthcare Professionals on Anaphylaxis and Allergy Management

This section offers an in-depth guide for healthcare professionals in the UK, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of anaphylaxis and allergies.

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NICE Quality Standards and Guidelines

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.
Adrenaline (epinephrine) is the emergency treatment for a serious allergic reaction.

Adrenaline and Auto-Injectors (AAIs)

Healthcare professionals are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these guidelines to ensure patients at risk of anaphylaxis are prescribed and properly equipped to manage emergency situations.
Making an Allergy Management Plan

Allergy Management Plans

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) provide essential resources for managing anaphylaxis and allergies in children.

Free downloadable posters

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AllergyWise for Healthcare Professionals

AllergyWise® 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 courses can be worked through conveniently from your home or workplace, wherever and whenever it suits you. The courses are simple to follow with interactive diagrams and graphics which makes learning about anaphylaxis and teaching those around you easier than ever, no matter who you are or what you do.

Learn about Dr Louise Jane Michaelis’ research on the immune system and microbiome 23rd April 2018

In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, we’re sharing the story of award-winning Dr Louise Michaelis who is working on exciting research, including on the microbiome, studying microorganisms in the human body. Dr Louise

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Meet Rachel Costis and the School Nursing Team from Public Health Nursing 4 Slough 23rd April 2018

A significant number of our healthcare professional members work in education settings. In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, Rachel Costis from Public Health Nursing 4 Slough explains how training from the Anaphylaxis Campaign helped

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Meet Professor John O. Warner OBE who has a particular interest in the practical application of research 23rd April 2018

In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, we’re sharing the story of Professor John O. Warner OBE MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPCH, FMedSci, FERS who has a particular interest in bridging the gap between research and practical

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Latest News for Healthcare Professionals

New adrenaline patch for allergic reactions moves closer to approval in America  10th July 2025

Anaphylm is a medicine being developed by Aquestive Therapeutics for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
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Get involved in research: are you a parent or caregiver of an infant aged 0-17 weeks? 27th June 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting parents and caregivers of young infants to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy in babies. This research is part of a doctorate project led by Karen Wright,
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New study reveals rising cashew nut allergy in children and unexpected almond allergy risk in adults 24th June 2025

A new study using data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry has identified important changes in which tree nuts are most likely to cause serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children and adults across Europe. The results show that cashew nuts are
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