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A Tribute to Jenson 30th April 2026

Today, we’re remembering Jenson Joseph. Losing him so young, aged just 25 on 30 April 2024, was the result of a rare anaphylactic reaction as he lay sleeping. Diagnosed with a peanut and almond allergy at the age of 21,
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Why accessible colour matters to allergy safety in schools 28th April 2026

By Marie Difolco, author of ‘Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond‘ When people think about allergy safety in schools, they rightly think about training, Individual Healthcare Plans, clear labelling and access to adrenaline devices. What they do not usually
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Nine years on: remembering Owen Carey 22nd April 2026

Today we remember Owen Carey – an 18-year-old young man who died after experiencing a fatal allergic reaction while celebrating his birthday on 22 April 2017 at a London restaurant with his family and girlfriend. Owen had multiple food allergies and made staff aware of them
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MHRA issues clarification on use of spare pens in schools 12th June 2023

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued clarification on when schools’ spare adrenaline auto-injectors can be used.

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Essex Sushi Restaurant Shut Down Following Allergy Incident and Poor Hygiene 2nd June 2023

Sushi One, a restaurant in Chelmsford, Essex, has been ordered to close by Chelmsford Magistrates Court due to concerns over public safety. The closure follows a series of hygiene warnings issued by Chelmsford City Council and incidents which included a

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Travelling with allergies: What should I take?  31st May 2023

Travelling with allergies presents a few more challenges than for the average traveller, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an amazing time. 

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New Report by FAO and WHO Provides Insights on Precautionary Labelling of Priority Allergens in Food Products 30th May 2023

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report summarising their third meeting on allergens requested by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The focus of this meeting was precautionary allergen

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How to have an allergy-friendly Father’s Day – 18 June 23rd May 2023

Looking for ways to celebrate Father’s Day this year but concerned about allergies? We’ve put together a brief guide to help you make this day run smoothly.

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Charity’s successful bee and wasp allergy campaign returns for a second year 10th May 2023

Anaphylaxis UK, a charity that supports people in the UK affected by serious allergies and anaphylaxis, is relaunching it’s Bee Allergy Aware campaign for 2023.

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Recall of Emerade 300 and 500 microgram adrenaline auto-injector devices 9th May 2023

Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. and distributor Bausch & Lomb UK Limited is recalling all unexpired batches of Emerade 300 and Emerade 500 micrograms adrenaline auto-injectors.

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Luxury London hotel fined £70,000 for nut allergy breach 4th May 2023

The Strand Palace Hotel in London’s West End has been ordered to pay £70,000 in compensation to a customer who was admitted to hospital after having anaphylaxis to a dessert she was served at the hotel. The woman, who has

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Join The Big Buzz this summer 3rd May 2023

To coincide with the return of our Bee Allergy Aware campaign, Anaphylaxis UK has launched a brand-new fundraising initiative to help raise awareness of bee and wasp allergy across UK schools.

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