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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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Parent experience: the impact of allergies on family life 25th March 2025

Many parents reach out to us at different stages of their parenting journey, whether their child has been newly diagnosed with an allergy, is starting school, going on holiday, or moving to university halls. It’s easy to forget that allergies

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University Mental Health Day 2025: supporting students with allergies  6th March 2025

Thursday, 13 March marks University Mental Health Day. Did you know that 1 in 4 students have a diagnosed mental health issue, and 30% report that their mental health has worsened since starting university? (Student Minds, Feb 2023).  As a

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Anaphylaxis UK secures Innovate UK grant to develop support for allergy-related anxiety 28th February 2025

We are delighted to announce that Anaphylaxis UK has been successful in its application to Innovate UK for funding to set up a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Surrey to offer support that addresses the psychological impact of living with serious allergies.

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Anaphylaxis UK at the Allergy & Free From Show  27th February 2025

We’re excited to announce that Anaphylaxis UK will be returning to the Allergy & Free From Show on 21-22 June at Olympia London.  

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Anaphylaxis UK partners with the Royal Life Saving Society UK  20th February 2025

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). 

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New study explores peanut allergy treatment for children with higher tolerance levels 20th February 2025

A recent study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, has provided encouraging evidence that a supervised, gradual peanut ingestion protocol may help children with a high-threshold peanut allergy increase their tolerance to

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New allergy training initiative for North East schools 19th February 2025

Anaphylaxis UK is delighted to be working with NHS Trusts in Gateshead & Newcastle-upon-Tyne on their BeatAnaphylaxis course for schools in the North East. 

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Research opportunity: have you had a severe food allergy since childhood that requires use of an adrenaline auto-injector? 14th February 2025

The University of Manchester is inviting individuals to participate in an event where they can share their healthcare experiences and contribute to meaningful discussions with student researchers. This research opportunity aims to help students learn directly from patients about their

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Managing house dust mite allergy: treatment option now available on the NHS  12th February 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released its final draft guidance, recommending Acarizax for NHS use in the management of house dust mite allergy. Developed by ALK-Abello, Acarizax is the first therapy specifically designed to treat

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