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UK Launches First National Allergy Strategy to Address Crisis Affecting Millions 21st April 2026

At the start of Allergy Awareness Week, a groundbreaking coalition of charities, clinicians and patients have united to tackle decades of policy neglect with allergic disease affecting over 25% of UK population. The National Allergy Strategy aims to deliver significant
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Why allergy awareness matters in the workplace  20th April 2026

With over 20 million people across the UK living with an allergic condition, there is a significant chance that someone in your workplace, whether your colleague or a customer, has an allergy. This includes food allergies, medication allergies, and environmental triggers.  For employers, this isn’t just a
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“We were told it was safe”: a family’s call for better allergy care for young adults   10th April 2026

Saavan and his family have been navigating life with serious food allergies since early childhood. While they have worked tirelessly to manage his condition, inconsistent access to specialist care and limited treatment options have created significant challenges along the way.
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UK Launches First National Allergy Strategy to Address Crisis Affecting Millions 21st April 2026

At the start of Allergy Awareness Week, a groundbreaking coalition of charities, clinicians and patients have united to tackle decades of policy neglect with allergic disease affecting over 25% of UK population. The National Allergy Strategy aims to deliver significant

Read more
Why allergy awareness matters in the workplace  20th April 2026

With over 20 million people across the UK living with an allergic condition, there is a significant chance that someone in your workplace, whether your colleague or a customer, has an allergy. This includes food allergies, medication allergies, and environmental triggers.  For employers, this isn’t just a

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Running for a Brighter Future 15th April 2026

Meet Lucy from Fife, Scotland. She is running the London Marathon 2026 on 26th April for Anaphylaxis UK.  Driven by her 10-year-old son Jack and husband Graeme, both at risk of anaphylaxis, Lucy has been training hard in Fife in all weathers for the big day on Sunday. Since their

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“We were told it was safe”: a family’s call for better allergy care for young adults   10th April 2026

Saavan and his family have been navigating life with serious food allergies since early childhood. While they have worked tirelessly to manage his condition, inconsistent access to specialist care and limited treatment options have created significant challenges along the way.

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“I’ve been asked to leave restaurants and sign disclaimers” 8th April 2026

Allergies are often associated with childhood — but they can develop at any stage of life. For Hong, that moment came at 30, when she was diagnosed with serious allergies. Almost overnight, she had to completely rethink her diet, with

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“I didn’t want to make a fuss – so I took risks I shouldn’t have” 7th April 2026

Luke first experienced a serious allergic reaction aged three and from that moment on, everyday life became about constant vigilance and staying safe in situations most of us take for granted. That vigilance was sometimes met with misunderstanding, exclusion, and

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ALP Nuneaton celebrates fourth consecutive Anaphylaxis UK Allergy Aware School Award 24th March 2026

Last month, Anaphylaxis UK and Jodie Gosling, MP for Nuneaton, visited ALP Nuneaton Specialist Independent School to celebrate staff and pupils after the school achieved the Anaphylaxis UK Allergy Aware School Award for the fourth consecutive year.  Around 8% of school children

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Historic Commons announcement puts children’s allergy safety on a legal footing 11th March 2026

Press release shared on behalf of the National Allergy Strategy Group, of which Anaphylaxis UK is a member The National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) welcomes last night’s House of Commons debate, in which the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education,

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Why allergy awareness matters in healthcare 9th March 2026

Allergies can impact almost every aspect of daily life — from school and travel to attending a hospital appointment. That is why Anaphylaxis UK advocates for a safer, allergy-aware approach across all environments. In healthcare settings, it may be assumed

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