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Flying with food allergies: new review confirms commercial flights are much safer than you might think  22nd July 2025

For anyone living with food allergies—or caring for someone who does—the thought of experiencing a reaction at 30,000 feet can understandably trigger serious worry. People are well aware that help is far from being immediately available in the air, and
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Our statement regarding the inquest of Benedict Blythe  22nd July 2025

Anaphylaxis UK offers our condolences and heartfelt support to the family and friends of Benedict Blythe who was just five years old when he tragically died at school on 1st December 2021. 
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Anaphylaxis UK takes allergy training to the Isle of Man  16th July 2025

From 1st to 3rd July, Anaphylaxis UK carried out an impactful visit to the Isle of Man, delivering a series of tailored allergy awareness and training sessions to communities, schools, and healthcare professionals.  
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Study highlights importance of new peanut allergy treatments 31st May 2022

New research investigating the emotional impact of living with a peanut allergy has empathised the importance of exploring potential treatments. The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation

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The Jubilee and allergies: top tips for celebrating safely 30th May 2022

The Platinum Jubilee Celebrations are almost upon us! With an estimated 16,000 street parties planned across the country, if you have allergies, it’s important to think ahead. See below for our top tips on staying safe and making sure nothing

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Trends in the use of specialised formula for cow’s milk allergy in young children 29th May 2022

A study exploring trends in the use of specialised formula for cow’s milk allergy in young children has found a 2.8 fold increase since 2008 exceeding expected levels.

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Study recommendations could reduce milk allergy overdiagnosis 26th May 2022

These recommendations aim to safely reduce overdiagnosis and better support breastfeeding women whose children have suspected a milk allergy. 

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FSA releases statement on peanut contamination in soya lecithin 23rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency has released the below statement following its investigation into peanut contamination in soya lecithin: “In response to a small number of concerns raised by people with peanut allergy relating to contaminated soya lecithin, the Food Standards

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Study highlights importance of new peanut allergy treatments 20th May 2022

New research investigating the emotional impact of living with a peanut allergy has empathised the importance of exploring potential treatments. The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation of

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New clinical trial from the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation 18th May 2022

Congratulations to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which is running a new clinical trial in oral immunotherapy, focusing on children with milk and peanut allergies. The research will investigate whether these allergies can be effectively treated with everyday foods instead

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Statement regarding the death of Ingrid Dale 17th May 2022

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ingrid Dale, aged 67, who sadly died on 9th May 2022. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to her family at this difficult time. Ingrid is reported to have

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Exploring health-related quality of life burden in peanut allergy and the potential benefit of oral immunotherapy: estimation of health state utility values for patients and caregivers   7th May 2022

The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation of Health State Utility Values for Children and Adolescents and Their Caregivers highlighted the detrimental impact living with a peanut allergy can have on both the person with the allergy and their parent or caregiver.

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