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Support for adults with food and non-food allergy 10th July 2026

Food and non-food allergies are often associated with childhood, but millions of adults across the UK live with allergies too. Around 6% of the UK adult population has a clinically confirmed food allergy, equating to approximately 2.4 million people[1]. Many
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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four years and over. This adrenaline device option is
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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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Findings from report shows how effective and safe Immunotherapy is as first line treatment for those with severe allergies 28th May 2021

The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology Registry for Immunotherapy (BRIT) has published its first report documenting its findings here Launched in October 2018, this online national registry collects data from patients receiving allergen immunotherapy to aeroallergens and venom, as well

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Allergy Awareness Week- Thoko’s Story 24th May 2021

Thoko is 13 years old and in Year 8 at Co-op Academy Manchester. She is allergic to beans, nuts and eggs. She lives with her mum, dad and sister and is the only one with allergies. Thoko is sharing her

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Tracey Dunn is named Anaphylaxis Campaign’s first Education Ambassador 21st May 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions, has welcomed a new Education Ambassador to help raise awareness and create a safer environment for those with allergies

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2020 Impact Report 6th May 2021

Undoubtedly 2020 found many of us working in different ways whether that be, being redeployed to care for Covid -19 patients, home schooling as a parent and teacher, working remotely from home or realigning a business model in response to

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Pret-a-manger found not guilty in allergy trial at Bristol Crown 6th May 2021

Pret-A-Manger faced trial at Bristol Crown Court this week following an incident in November 2017 where a student suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating a sandwich containing sesame. In a case with striking parallels to that of the tragic

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Statement regarding the inquest into the death of Ava-Grace Stevens 15th April 2021

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ava-Grace Stevens, aged 9, who sadly died on 28th October 2019. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to her family at this difficult time. Following the inquest, held

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Gloucester kebab shop owner fined for misleading customers 12th April 2021

The owner of a Gloucester kebab shop has been fined for acting in a ‘highly irresponsible manner’ and putting customer’s health at risk. Workers at Texas, based on Park End Road, wrongly told a diner who said they had a

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Covid-19 vaccine passports: concerns from an allergy perspective 8th April 2021

As the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out continues apace in the UK, increasingly publicity has been given to the proposal that some form of certificate or ‘passport’ may be implemented, linked to the identity of the holder, to verify vaccination status and

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