A new Government consultation into allergy safety in schools launched today (5th March) following the announcement of Benedict’s Law coming into effect from September. The consultation on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies at school aims to deliver the core elements of the Benedict’s Law campaign, including spare adrenaline devices in schools, improved allergy training
Read more
Food Standards Scotland has launched a public consultation on how allergen and ingredient information is provided for non-prepacked foods — including meals from restaurants, cafés, takeaways and bakeries. This consultation is open until 17 May 2026. Clear, accurate allergen information is essential for people
Read more
Anaphylaxis UK (formerly The Anaphylaxis Campaign) acknowledges the findings of the Fundraising Regulator’s report and welcomes the opportunity to further strengthen communication and compliance across our fundraising activity. While the report identifies areas for improvement, it is important to note
Read more
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your partner how much you care — and if they live with serious food allergies, it’s also a chance to show that love through thoughtful preparation and understanding. With the right planning,
Read more
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
Read more
You may have seen recent reports that Palforzia®, a licensed peanut oral immunotherapy treatment, has been discontinued. We can confirm that this is correct and outline below what this means for people living with peanut allergy. The manufacturer of Palforzia®, Stallergenes Greer, has confirmed that
Read more
As we say goodbye to an expansive and innovative year, we are proud to reflect on the incredible achievements of our AllergyWise® training programme and the many inspiring organisations and professionals we have worked with along the way. 2025 was
Read more
Last year, Anaphylaxis UK collaborated with the University of Bristol and the James Lind Alliance to support a national priority-setting exercise aimed at shaping the future direction of childhood food allergy research in the UK. This work sought to identify the most important unanswered
Read more
If you’re taking part in Veganuary and have a food allergy or intolerance, it’s important to remember that vegan or plant-based labels do not automatically mean a product is safe. Foods labelled vegan can still pose a risk due to
Read more