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Protecting your adrenaline auto-injectors this summer  9th July 2025

Now that summer is finally here, it’s important to think about how warmer weather can affect your medications—especially if you have serious allergies. Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are life-saving devices used to treat serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), and they require proper care to work effectively in an emergency. 
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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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Hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis begin to increase following COVID-19 pandemic 29th September 2022

New figures published on 22nd September 2022 by NHS Digital show an increase in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis for March 2021 to March 2022.  Every September, NHS digital releases data about patient admissions to NHS hospitals across the

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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2022 24th September 2022

The theme for this year’s Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1st – 7th October 2022) is #WearItBright as we aim to create a brighter future for everyone affected by serious allergies. We will be hosting a series of podcast, webinar and social

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Statement regarding the inquest of Celia Marsh 23rd September 2022

Senior Coroner for Avon, Maria Voisin has ended the inquest into the death of 42-year-old Celia Marsh who tragically died as a result of anaphylaxis on 27th December 2017. Celia had a serious milk allergy and had eaten a Pret

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Statement regarding the inquest of Shiv Jugdish Mistry 14th September 2022

Coroner Ian Wade QC has ended the inquest into the death of 18-year-old Shiv Mistry who tragically died on 8th July 2022 while on holiday in Spain. Shiv had a serious milk allergy.   The inquest, held at Beaconsfield Coroner’s

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Delays in supporting ‘UK Fatal Anaphylaxis Registry’, puts more lives at risk 12th September 2022

With the inquest into the death of Celia Marsh in December 2017 taking place this week the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has today called for additional funding for the Fatal Anaphylaxis Registry (UKFAR).  Celia died after

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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022

Anaphylaxis UK would like to make the following message of condolence on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the

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Relevance of sensitisation to legumes in children with peanut allergy 8th September 2022

The high prevalence of legume sensitisation and the frequent serious reactions reported in children with peanut allergy highlight that tolerated legume consumption should be explored for each legume in the case of peanut allergy.  

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Preparing for and managing the transition to secondary school with allergies – 5 Oct, 7.30pm 31st August 2022

We are hosting a free webinar for parents this October to help you prepare for your child transitioning to secondary school. We will be joined by Tracey Dunn, Anaphylaxis UK Education Ambassador and Headteacher, and parent volunteer Tina Naseem. Topics

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