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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 Cason Hallwood 15th October 2021

The senior coroner for Cheshire, Alan Moore, has ended the inquest into the death of 12-year-old Cason Hallwood, who tragically died on Christmas Day 2020. Cason was allergic to nuts and had asthma. He died in hospital following an allergic

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Anaphylaxis Campaign at the BSACI Conference 2021 14th October 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign was delighted to attend the annual conference of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Harrogate from the 6th to 9th October 2021 This was the first face-to-face conference for the BSACI in two years

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Imperial College London – Short Courses in Allergy 14th October 2021

At Imperial College London, our courses are run by world-leading experts and incorporate up-to-the-minute information on new research and clinical practice to ensure that what you learn is always relevant to what you do. These innovative online courses will give

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2021 vaccine recommendations for children with food allergy or asthma 14th October 2021

The paediatric allergy group of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology have produced updated guidance for clinicians about vaccinations against COVID-19, Influenza and MMR for children with food allergy or asthma. You can read the new guidance here 

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New BSACI 2021 guideline for the management of egg allergy 14th October 2021

Egg allergy most commonly presents in infancy and around 1 in 50 children has an egg allergy. An updated guideline for the management of egg allergy has been announced by the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). The

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Research on the economic burden caused by peanut allergy 12th October 2021

Kantar Health, an independent research agency, is collaborating with sponsoring company DBV Technologies, and with the assistance of Anaphylaxis Campaign, to conduct research on the economic burden caused by peanut allergy. In this context, Kantar Health  invite you to participate

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Survey on the economic impact of peanut allergy 12th October 2021

The prevalence of peanut allergy is increasing in Western countries and is reported to be up to 3% among children.

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Latest NHS figures show a decline in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis 5th October 2021

The 2020/2021 NHS hospital admissions figures for allergy and anaphylaxis have been published. Following 7 years of a steady increase in admissions, this year’s figures show a substantial decline in both allergy and anaphylaxis hospital admissions for adults and children.

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Government process for applying for medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination is now live 1st October 2021

The Department of Health and Social care have announced that the process for applying for official proof that you’re unable to be vaccinated is now live. One of the possible reasons for medical exemption listed is if you are ‘a

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