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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four years and over. This adrenaline device option is
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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes launch of Natasha’s Prize 22nd June 2026

The announcement that Natasha’s Foundation has launched Natasha’s Prize – a groundbreaking £10 million fund dedicated to research into preventing allergies – has been hugely encouraging for the allergy community.  As a charity supporting people living with serious allergies, Anaphylaxis UK warmly
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NICE publishes updated anaphylaxis guidelines on assessment and referral after emergency treatment 18th June 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on the assessment and referral of people following emergency treatment for anaphylaxis. This new guideline replaces NICE guideline CG134 (December 2011).  The update aims to improve the
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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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Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies: consultation launched 5th March 2026

A new Government consultation into allergy safety in schools launched today (5th March) following the announcement of Benedict’s Law coming into effect from September.  The consultation on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Allergies at school aims to deliver the core elements of the Benedict’s Law campaign, including spare adrenaline devices in schools, improved allergy training

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Anaphylaxis UK at the Allergy & Free From Show 2nd March 2026

We’re excited to announce that Anaphylaxis UK will be returning to the Allergy & Free From Show on 9-10 May 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. The only dedicated health show focused on the free-from market in the UK, this annual

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Have your say on allergen information when eating out in Scotland  25th February 2026

Food Standards Scotland has launched a public consultation on how allergen and ingredient information is provided for non-prepacked foods — including meals from restaurants, cafés, takeaways and bakeries. This consultation is open until 17 May 2026.  Clear, accurate allergen information is essential for people

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Anaphylaxis UK statement in response to the Fundraising Regulator’s report 25th February 2026

Anaphylaxis UK (formerly The Anaphylaxis Campaign) acknowledges the findings of the Fundraising Regulator’s report and welcomes the opportunity to further strengthen communication and compliance across our fundraising activity. While the report identifies areas for improvement, it is important to note

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Making this Valentine’s Day safe, supportive and allergy-aware 11th February 2026

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your partner how much you care — and if they live with serious food allergies, it’s also a chance to show that love through thoughtful preparation and understanding. With the right planning,

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Allergy misinformation on social media 10th February 2026

A recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice looked at popular allergy-related posts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X to see what kind of misinformation is being shared and how people respond to it.  The researchers found that misleading content was very

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Benedict’s Law moves forward as Government commits to mandatory school allergy guidance  4th February 2026

Benedict’s Law — the campaign to make schools safe for children with allergies — reaches a pivotal moment as peers voted on a landmark House of Lords amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.   New statutory guidance for schools on managing

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Research opportunity: do you have a food allergy? 2nd February 2026

What is the research about? Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Manchester have launched the AltProt-P eObservatory to track allergic reactions to new types of food. As we move toward more sustainable food production, new protein

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