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Get involved in research: are you a parent or caregiver of an infant aged 0-17 weeks? 27th June 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting parents and caregivers of young infants to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy in babies. This research is part of a doctorate project led by Karen Wright,
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Allergy-proof your festival experience 26th June 2025

For many people in the UK, summertime means one thing—festival season! But for those living with serious allergies, the carefree vibe of festivals can quickly turn into a source of stress. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the festival experience, so we’ve put together some top tips to help you stay safe while having a great time.
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Remember to check your sunscreen products this summer   26th June 2025

If you have a food allergy, you may need to avoid products that contain that food, or extracts from it, including cosmetics, toiletries, medicines and bath and massage oils. And sunscreen products are no exception to this, as they may
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MPs receive anaphylaxis training in parliament 24th April 2025

MPs gathered in the House of Commons yesterday (22 April) for allergy and anaphylaxis training, as part of an awareness event hosted by The Benedict Blythe Foundation in collaboration with Anaphylaxis UK and The Allergy Team. The event aimed to

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Preparing for primary school with an allergy 16th April 2025

At Anaphylaxis UK we hope that on primary offer day, everyone has received their first-choice school which will make the next part of your child’s positive allergy journey.  An exciting time for children and families can be tinged with a

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Anaphylaxis UK Business Forum – 24 March recap 1st April 2025

A big thank you to all our business members who joined us at our recent Business Forum on 24th March at ZSL London Zoo.  Our forums centre around current issues impacting the food industry in relation to allergens, including recent

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Tick bite prevention week: understanding alpha-gal allergy  26th March 2025

This year, for Tick Prevention Week (25-31 March), we are shining a spotlight on alpha-gal allergy, an unusual type of food allergy that can start with a tick bite.  What is alpha-gal allergy?   Alpha-gal allergy is an allergic reaction to a

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Travelling this Easter: the allergy checklist  25th March 2025

As the Easter holidays approach, many of us are planning trips, whether within the UK or abroad. If you or your child has allergies, it’s essential to take extra precautions to ensure a safe and stress-free holiday. Here’s a handy

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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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