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ALP Nuneaton celebrates fourth consecutive Anaphylaxis UK Allergy Aware School Award 24th March 2026

Last month, Anaphylaxis UK and Jodie Gosling, MP for Nuneaton, visited ALP Nuneaton Specialist Independent School to celebrate staff and pupils after the school achieved the Anaphylaxis UK Allergy Aware School Award for the fourth consecutive year.  Around 8% of school children
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Historic Commons announcement puts children’s allergy safety on a legal footing 11th March 2026

Press release shared on behalf of the National Allergy Strategy Group, of which Anaphylaxis UK is a member The National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) welcomes last night’s House of Commons debate, in which the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education,
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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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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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Save the Date: The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back for 2025  27th November 2025

It’s nearly time for your donation to be doubled! We’re excited to announce that Anaphylaxis UK will be participating in the UK’s biggest collaborative fundraising campaign, and it starts next week on Tuesday 2 December.

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Are some patients getting the wrong dose of adrenaline? National data reveal gaps in dose switching  26th November 2025

A recent review of community adrenaline prescriptions from 2022-2024 has revealed that many people in England may be prescribed the lower-dose adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) when they should have been upgraded to the higher dose based on their age and weight.

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 Encouraging trends in peanut allergy prevention in the US   26th November 2025

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children, affecting around 1 in 50 children in the UK. For many years, parents were told not to give peanuts to young children. But over the past decade, advice

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