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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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Statement regarding merge of Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK 11th June 2026

Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK to merge, creating a stronger, unified voice for people living with allergy and anaphylaxis.  Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK today announce their intention to merge on the 1st of October, bringing together their expertise to create a more powerful, unified voice
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Restaurant Labelling Parliamentary Question 29 November 2022 30th November 2022

In a written Parliamentary Question, Gareth Thomas Harrow West MP and Shadow Minister (International Trade) asked Mark Spencer, The Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if there will be an assessment of the potential

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Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule or other winter festivals? Keep a look out for these allergens 28th November 2022

If you or your child live with a serious allergy, the festive period can be challenging. With much of the celebrations centred around food, allergens can find their way into a variety of products.  Here’s a list of festive food

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In memory of Frans Timmermans 23rd November 2022

Anaphylaxis UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Frans Timmermans, founder of the Dutch Anaphylaxis Network.

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Positive results from study of Palforzia in peanut-allergic children aged 1 to 3  15th November 2022

Aimmune Therapeutics has shared its positive findings from the Phase 3 POSEIDON study of Palforzia.  

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New NHS hospital food standards include food allergy training requirement for all staff  15th November 2022

Following an independent review of hospital food in 2020, the NHS has published new national standards for healthcare food and drink that all NHS organisations will be legally required to meet as part of their NHS standard contracts.  The new

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The impact of anaphylaxis on quality of life and mental health of adults 6th November 2022

The aim of this study was to assess the impact anaphylaxis has on the QoL and mental health of adults, using validated measures. 

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Warning on food ordering apps after teenager is hospitalised 1st November 2022

Eighteen-year-old Eleanor Lincoln went into anaphylactic shock after eating a takeaway curry which had been ordered via an app.  Eleanor, who has a serious peanut allergy, was celebrating her 18th birthday with family last March when the incident occurred. It’s reported

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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes new Clinical and Scientific Ambassador 17th October 2022

We are delighted to welcome Professor John Warner OBE as our Clinical and Scientific Ambassador.

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BSACI Pollen Food Syndrome webinar – 13 Oct 10th October 2022

Following the publication of the Guideline for the diagnosis and management of Pollen Food/Oral Allergy Syndrome, BSACI will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 13 October 5-6pm. Sarah Baker, Anaphylaxis UK’s Head of Health Policy and Developments, will be speaking

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