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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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2025: The year AllergyWise® expanded its reach far and wide 21st January 2026

As we say goodbye to an expansive and innovative year, we are proud to reflect on the incredible achievements of our AllergyWise® training programme and the many inspiring organisations and professionals we have worked with along the way.  2025 was

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New research priorities announced for childhood food allergy 19th January 2026

Last year, Anaphylaxis UK collaborated with the University of Bristol and the James Lind Alliance to support a national priority-setting exercise aimed at shaping the future direction of childhood food allergy research in the UK.  This work sought to identify the most important unanswered

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Taking part in Veganuary: our top tips   7th January 2026

If you’re taking part in Veganuary and have a food allergy or intolerance, it’s important to remember that vegan or plant-based labels do not automatically mean a product is safe. Foods labelled vegan can still pose a risk due to

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Research opportunity: lived experience of young adults managing food allergy 22nd December 2025

A student researcher at the University of Nottingham is inviting individuals aged 18–25 with a diagnosed food allergy to take part in an online questionnaire exploring the lived experiences of young adults managing food allergies. The study aims to understand

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Christmas Helpline Opening Hours – Anaphylaxis UK 17th December 2025

As the festive season approaches, we’d like to remind you of our Helpline opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Please note that there will be some closures and reduced hours on certain days. Helpline opening hours: If

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FSA issues a precautionary warning to people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate 16th December 2025

The following news story has been shared on behalf of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The FSA has found several Dubai-style chocolate products that do not meet the required food safety and labelling standards. The FSA issued a warning earlier

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Understanding cold induced urticaria  12th December 2025

While food allergies are well known, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis can also be triggered by non-food allergens such as animals, medications, cosmetics — and even cold temperatures.  What is Cold urticaria?  Cold-induced urticaria (CU) is a type of chronic hives

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Big Give 2025: Challenge Complete!  9th December 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Anaphylaxis UK raised £19,694.75 (incl Gift Aid) in Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2025!

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Staying safe with allergies this winter  8th December 2025

As we step into the colder months, we’ve compiled a list of top tips and things to consider during winter if you are managing serious allergies.  Protecting your adrenaline devices  Adrenaline Auto Injectors (AAIs) such as EpiPen or Jext should

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