Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes Simon Williams as new Chief Executive
18th October 2021
Anaphylaxis Campaign is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Williams as CEO, as of 22 November 2021. Simon succeeds Lynne Regent, who retired in August 2021 after 13 years as Chief Executive. Simon was Head of External Affairs at HEART UK The Cholesterol Charity and led successful campaigns for better services and access […]
Read More...Statement regarding the inquest of Cason Hallwood
15th October 2021
The senior coroner for Cheshire, Alan Moore, has ended the inquest into the death of 12-year-old Cason Hallwood, who tragically died on Christmas Day 2020. Cason was allergic to nuts and had asthma. He died in hospital following an allergic reaction after eating his Christmas dinner which contained nuts in error. The Anaphylaxis Campaign would […]
Read More...Anaphylaxis Campaign at the BSACI Conference 2021
14th October 2021
The Anaphylaxis Campaign was delighted to attend the annual conference of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Harrogate from the 6th to 9th October 2021 This was the first face-to-face conference for the BSACI in two years and it was a great opportunity to catch up in person with so many of […]
Read More...Imperial College London – Short Courses in Allergy
14th October 2021
At Imperial College London, our courses are run by world-leading experts and incorporate up-to-the-minute information on new research and clinical practice to ensure that what you learn is always relevant to what you do. These innovative online courses will give an in-depth overview of the topics, from the pathophysiology to the clinical presentation, diagnosis as […]
Read More...2021 vaccine recommendations for children with food allergy or asthma
14th October 2021
The paediatric allergy group of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology have produced updated guidance for clinicians about vaccinations against COVID-19, Influenza and MMR for children with food allergy or asthma. You can read the new guidance here
Read More...New BSACI 2021 guideline for the management of egg allergy
14th October 2021
Egg allergy most commonly presents in infancy and around 1 in 50 children has an egg allergy. An updated guideline for the management of egg allergy has been announced by the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). The guideline was revised by the BSACI Standards of Care Committee, which includes allergists, allergy specialist […]
Read More...Research on the economic burden caused by peanut allergy.
12th October 2021
Kantar Health, an independent research agency, is collaborating with sponsoring company DBV Technologies, and with the assistance of Anaphylaxis Campaign, to conduct research on the economic burden caused by peanut allergy. In this context, Kantar Health invite you to participate in this study. Purpose of the research The main objective of the research is to […]
Read More...Latest NHS figures show a decline in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis
5th October 2021
The 2020/2021 NHS hospital admissions figures for allergy and anaphylaxis have been published. Following 7 years of a steady increase in admissions, this year’s figures show a substantial decline in both allergy and anaphylaxis hospital admissions for adults and children. Hospital admissions for adults 19 years and over Hospital admissions for 18 years and under […]
Read More...Government process for applying for medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination is now live
1st October 2021
The Department of Health and Social care have announced that the process for applying for official proof that you’re unable to be vaccinated is now live. One of the possible reasons for medical exemption listed is if you are ‘a person with severe allergies to all currently available vaccines’ Whilst in the vast majority of […]
Read More...‘Natasha’s Law’ Comes into Force Today!
1st October 2021
Today is the long-awaited day that ‘Natasha’s Law’ for allergen labelling comes into force. If you are wondering what it means for you or your family, please take a look at this video. Our helpline is open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri to answer any questions you may have. (01252) 542029.
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