Anaphylaxis UK is proud to be recognising our 30th anniversary this year… Three decades of unwavering support. To mark the anniversary, we’re launching our ’30 Reasons’ anniversary campaign to showcase the people and stories that motivate us to do what we do here at Anaphylaxis UK.

To kick off our ’30 Reasons’ campaign it seems only right, to go back to the very reason Anaphylaxis UK was set up way back in 1994. Read the first of our ’30 Reasons’ to find out how a tragic event motivated David Reading, to create the charity you know today.

New international guidelines published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology this April aim to support healthcare professionals using oral immunotherapy to treat patients with food allergies.

Neil Powell, a clinical pharmacist from Cornwall, has been awarded funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to explore the best way to treat patients incorrectly labelled as allergic to penicillin.

Tanya will be taking on the iconic TCS London Marathon 2024 for Anaphylaxis UK on Sunday 21 April. Running has become Tanya’s space to process her grief following the death of her 17 year old daughter, Alexandra, from anaphylaxis.

Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE) are seeking individuals with food intolerances, allergies, or special dietary requirements to participate in their study focusing on experiences at outdoor events.

Researchers from the University of Nottingham would like to interview parents and caregivers of children with a diagnosed food allergy about their experiences of uncertainty so that they can provide the right help and support. 

The Civil Aviation Authority have published a review of the evidence on the risks of allergic reactions on commercial flights for those with food allergies and how to manage them. The results are reassuring, showing that the risk of a reaction in the air is up to 100 times lower than on the ground.

Chris Soul is one of our runners flying the flag for Anaphylaxis UK at the TCS London Marathon 2024 on Sunday 21 April. Chris’s motivation to proudly wear his Anaphylaxis UK top on race day is deeply personal, with both