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A Tribute to Jenson 30th April 2026

Today, we’re remembering Jenson Joseph. Losing him so young, aged just 25 on 30 April 2024, was the result of a rare anaphylactic reaction as he lay sleeping. Diagnosed with a peanut and almond allergy at the age of 21,
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Why accessible colour matters to allergy safety in schools 28th April 2026

By Marie Difolco, author of ‘Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond‘ When people think about allergy safety in schools, they rightly think about training, Individual Healthcare Plans, clear labelling and access to adrenaline devices. What they do not usually
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Nine years on: remembering Owen Carey 22nd April 2026

Today we remember Owen Carey – an 18-year-old young man who died after experiencing a fatal allergic reaction while celebrating his birthday on 22 April 2017 at a London restaurant with his family and girlfriend. Owen had multiple food allergies and made staff aware of them
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BSACI Publishes Guidance for Prescribing Palforzia® Peanut Oral Immunotherapy 5th July 2024

The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has published new guidelines for using Palforzia®, a treatment that helps children with peanut allergies build tolerance safely. This treatment aims to reduce the severity of allergic reactions in case of

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Education for a Brighter Future 27th June 2024

Tracey Dunn, our Education and Training Manager joined us back in February and what a busy 4 months it’s been. Now that Tracey has settled into her role and has had time to catch her breath we thought it’d be a great time to give a little update on what Tracey has been up to.

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Looking back to the Allergy & Free From Show 2024 26th June 2024

What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who popped by our stand at the Allergy & Free From Show 2024. It was lovely to meet and speak with you, and we hope you walked away from the show feeling more positive, knowledgeable, and confident about managing allergies.

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Research opportunity for adults with food allergy: exploring self-efficacy 21st June 2024

Adults in the UK with food allergy are invited to take part in Aston University’s survey on management of food allergy, quality of life and mental health. This is being run by Dr Rebecca Knibb and research students.

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New study sheds light on managing milk & egg allergies in young children 13th June 2024

A recent study conducted by University College Cork reveals that the milk and egg ladder methods, a method of gradual milk or egg introduction, can be safe and effective for children with serious milk or egg allergies. Milk and egg

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World Food Safety Day: Our Mission for an Allergen-Safe Food Supply 7th June 2024

As we mark World Food Safety Day 2024, let it serve as a reminder that behind every food safety statistic are real individuals whose lives and wellbeing quite literally could depend on the proper handling and labelling of their next meal.

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Professor Adam Fox features on ITV’s This Morning 7th June 2024

There has been much said in the press this week regarding controversial comments made on This Morning regarding food allergies. Professor Adam Fox has today appeared on the programme to raise awareness of food allergies and the importance of taking them seriously.

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Call for participants: research project seeks individuals with food allergies or intolerances 7th June 2024

If you have experienced food allergies or intolerances and are willing to share your experiences, please consider participating in this survey.  The research focuses on investigating potential correlations between the onset of food allergies and intolerances and adverse life experiences.

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Join the study: share your experiences navigating safe food choices for you or your child 7th June 2024

A group of health care professionals and patient representatives have created a Task Force on Food Allergen Ingestion Risk (‘FAIR’) within the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). This Task Force is working to better understand the challenges

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