Statement regarding the inquest into the death of Karanbir Cheema
20th September 2018
We were very saddened to learn of the death of 13-year-old Karanbir Cheema. Our Chief Executive has been in contact with the family and attended the inquest this week. Karanbir was known to have severe eczema, bronchial asthma for which he was prescribed an inhaler and was allergic to milk, peanuts, eggs, gluten and wheat. […]
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Statement regarding the availability of adrenaline auto-injectors in the UK
17th September 2018
We are aware that many people across the UK are experiencing issues when seeking to obtain adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs), despite having a prescription for these devices and appreciate that this can be very worrying. The Anaphylaxis Campaign has been in contact with the Department of Health, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the pharmaceutical […]
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New research reveals challenges facing young people with food allergies and intolerances
13th September 2018
Survey shows over half of young people with a food allergy or intolerance have avoided eating out in the last six months due to their condition. The results are from a bespoke survey, released today by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), in partnership with Allergy UK and the Anaphylaxis Campaign, on the views of young people […]
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Statement regarding the death of Sadie Bristow
11th September 2018
The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of talented young tennis player Sadie Bristow, a 9-year-old from Canterbury, following a tragic accident in August this year as a result of a severe allergic reaction. Sadie Bristow was known to have a milk allergy and nut allergy and have asthma and eczema. Our […]
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Updated statement from Mylan on the availability of EpiPen® 0.3mg and EpiPen® Jr 0.15mg Adrenaline Auto-Injector
9th August 2018
We have received an updated statement from Mylan regarding the availability of EpiPen® 0.3mg and EpiPen® Jr 0.15mg Adrenaline Auto-Injector. Our understanding is that Mylan are continuing to maintain a stock management process for the distribution of EpiPen® 0.3mg Adrenaline Auto-Injectors and this has now been extended to EpiPen Jr® 0.15mg Adrenaline Auto-Injectors due to […]
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Statement from the Department of Health regarding the availability of adrenaline auto-injectors in the UK
3rd August 2018
The Anaphylaxis Campaign has been advocating to the Department of Health, the pharmaceutical industry and other key stakeholders how the supply constraints of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) is affecting people in the UK. We are continuing to raise with them the need for people living with severe allergies to have access to adrenaline auto-injectors and informing […]
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New survey shows young people have some of the lowest levels of knowledge about allergen food rules
1st August 2018
Recent results published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from their Public Attitudes Tracker Survey show that most people report feeling confident to ask a member of staff at food outlets for information about ingredients because of a concern about possible allergens or food intolerance. However, the results have also highlighted young people to be […]
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Statement regarding the availability of adrenaline auto-injectors in the UK
20th July 2018
The Anaphylaxis Campaign has recently experienced an increase in the number of people contacting our national helpline about the availability of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) in the UK. We recognise that many people are experiencing issues when requesting repeat prescriptions for AAIs and that this can be worrying. We would like to thank you, our supporters, […]
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Statement on the death of Michael Gibson
20th July 2018
The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of Michael Gibson, a 66-year-old retired former teacher and theatre director from Louth in Lincolnshire, following a tragic accident in November last year. The news emerged following an inquest at Boston Coroner’s Court. From the media report, we understand that Mr Gibson had an allergy […]
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Statement regarding the death of Chloe Gilbert
28th June 2018
You may have seen in the news recently that the owner of a takeaway in Bath has been fined £2,880 following the death of Chloe Gilbert, aged 15, who sadly died of a severe allergic reaction on 5th March 2017 after eating a kebab purchased from the shop. Chloe had been prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors due […]
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