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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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Statement regarding the inquest of Alistair William Henden 11th January 2022

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of Alistair William Henden, 56, who died at his home in Bath, on 18 August 2021. The inquest held on Wednesday 5 January heard that Mr Henden was found collapsed

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NCEPOD Transition study: young person and parent views needed 5th January 2022

NCEPOD (National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death) are undertaking a study to look at the process of transition from child to adult health services to help see where care can be made better for future young people. As

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First peanut allergy treatment licensed and available in England 23rd December 2021

A new drug for peanut allergy – the first of its kind – has been approved in England. The drug has the potential to make a huge difference, and bring increased safety, to people and families living with a peanut

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Cast Your Vote for Us This January in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll 21st December 2021

  Navigate to the right-hand side of the “My Favourite Voucher Codes” home page to vote. Mobile users – scroll down to the bottom of the home page.   We are delighted to announce that this month, the Anaphylaxis Campaign

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Take part in the FSA’s “May Contain” consultation 21st December 2021

The food industry must state if any of the 14 main allergens are contained in a food product. But, where there is a risk of cross-contamination where the food is prepared, they will add a precautionary allergen label, such as

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BSACI publishes vaccine allergy FAQs for GPs 20th December 2021

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has published Vaccine Allergy FAQs for GPs. Please share with other health care professionals caring for patients with allergies. Read the Vaccine Allergy FAQs for GPs here. These can also be

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COVID-19 booster crisis for people with allergies 20th December 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK are facing a deluge of desperate enquiries in response to the government’s promotion of the importance and urgency of the booster vaccination. Previous information has led people living with allergies to believe that the

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign gains PIF TICK accreditation as a ‘trusted information creator’ 10th December 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has been awarded the PIF TICK – the UK’s only quality mark for print and online health information. To become a ‘trusted information creator’, the Campaign had to meet 10 key criteria. This was to prove its

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Statement regarding the dangers of the hotel quarantine system for those with life-threatening allergies 9th December 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is calling for urgent action from the government to protect those with severe food allergies. This follows an alarming report in the Guardian of a case of life-threatening anaphylaxis to nuts in a hotel-quarantined individual. Anaphylaxis Campaign’s

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