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“We were told it was safe”: a family’s call for better allergy care for young adults   10th April 2026

Saavan and his family have been navigating life with serious food allergies since early childhood. While they have worked tirelessly to manage his condition, inconsistent access to specialist care and limited treatment options have created significant challenges along the way.
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“I’ve been asked to leave restaurants and sign disclaimers” 8th April 2026

Allergies are often associated with childhood — but they can develop at any stage of life. For Hong, that moment came at 30, when she was diagnosed with serious allergies. Almost overnight, she had to completely rethink her diet, with
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“I didn’t want to make a fuss – so I took risks I shouldn’t have” 7th April 2026

Luke first experienced a serious allergic reaction aged three and from that moment on, everyday life became about constant vigilance and staying safe in situations most of us take for granted. That vigilance was sometimes met with misunderstanding, exclusion, and
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New Partnership Between Anaphylaxis UK and the Out of School Alliance 5th November 2025

Anaphylaxis UK is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Out of School Alliance (OOSA) — a leading membership organisation supporting providers of wraparound care and holiday clubs across the UK. This collaboration will make it even easier for

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Needle-free adrenaline nasal spray EURneffy® now available in the UK 24th October 2025

Back in July, we welcomed the news that the UK medicines regulator (MHRA) had approved the country’s first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy® for people living with serious allergies. And in another positive step forward, EURneffy® is now available on prescription in the UK.

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Funding spare adrenaline pens for schools could save lives and millions for the NHS, study finds  24th October 2025

A new UK study led by Imperial College London, published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, finds that providing every school with spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) could improve emergency care for children and save the NHS at least £4.6 million a year. 

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Get involved in research: are you a young person living with one or more confirmed food allergies? 21st October 2025

A master’s student in Allergy at the University of Southampton is inviting young people aged 16–18 years old to take part in a research study exploring the experiences of young people with food allergies as they move away from home.

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How to make Halloween safe and fun for every child 16th October 2025

Halloween should be a night full of laughter, costumes, and community — not worry or exclusion. For families managing serious allergies, this time of year can bring extra challenges. The good news is, with a few simple steps, we can

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Pembrokeshire supermarket fined £36,000 for unsafe allergen labelling  8th October 2025

A Pembrokeshire supermarket chain has been fined £36,000 for serious food allergen labelling breaches – highlighting the importance of getting allergen information correct.  During a routine inspection in July 2024, Pembrokeshire County Council’s Environmental Health Officers found that CK’s Supermarket

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Anaphylaxis UK delighted to announce new Support Group Programme 7th October 2025

As Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2025 comes to an end, we are delighted to announce our new volunteer-led support group programme to strengthen support for individuals and families living with serious allergies.

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PRESS RELEASE: Anaphylaxis UK shines light on the hidden mental health impact of allergies during awareness week (1–7 October) 23rd September 2025

LONDON, UK – Anaphylaxis UK is calling for greater understanding of the emotional toll of living with serious allergies – an often overlooked challenge – as part of Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1–7 October 2025). Under the theme #TheHiddenBattleWithAllergies, the charity

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Autumn allergy safety  22nd September 2025

Autumn is a favourite time of year for many, with crisp mornings and cosy evenings, back to school and a return to normality, not to mention Halloween and Bonfire nights.  Unfortunately, allergies are still very much present and can create

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