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Protecting your adrenaline auto-injectors this summer  9th July 2025

Now that summer is finally here, it’s important to think about how warmer weather can affect your medications—especially if you have serious allergies. Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) are life-saving devices used to treat serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), and they require proper care to work effectively in an emergency. 
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Get involved in research: are you a parent or caregiver of an infant aged 0-17 weeks? 27th June 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting parents and caregivers of young infants to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy in babies. This research is part of a doctorate project led by Karen Wright,
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Allergy-proof your festival experience 26th June 2025

For many people in the UK, summertime means one thing—festival season! But for those living with serious allergies, the carefree vibe of festivals can quickly turn into a source of stress. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the festival experience, so we’ve put together some top tips to help you stay safe while having a great time.
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Stephanie talks to us about how glitter has helped her educate children all about severe allergies in her bid to improve allergy awareness in schools 22nd October 2018

In July of 2016, Stephanie and her family made the big move from Canada to Cardiff. For anyone, moving across oceans and time zones is an adjustment but for Stephanie there was another element to consider, her son William’s severe

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Statement on the Trial of Mohammed Abdul Kuddus and Harun Rashid following the death of Megan Lee 4th October 2018

Today Mohammed Abdul Kuddus and Harun Rashid are appearing before Manchester Crown Court having been charged with manslaughter and charges of breaking various food safety food requirements, following the death of 15-year old Megan Lee. Megan had eaten food from

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Statement following the outcome from the inquest into the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse 28th September 2018

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who tragedy passed away following a severe allergic reaction to Sesame. She died after eating a baguette from Pret a Manger at Heathrow airport prior to boarding a British

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Statement regarding inquest into of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse 25th September 2018

We were very saddened to learn of the death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse a few years ago. The inquest started on Monday 24th September at West London coroner’s court. Natasha was known to have an allergy to sesame. She died

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Statement regarding the pre-inquest into the death of Karanbir Cheema 20th September 2018

We were very saddened to learn of the death of 13-year-old Karanbir Cheema. Our Chief Executive has been in contact with the family and attended the pre-inquest this week. Karanbir was known to have severe eczema, bronchial asthma for which

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New research reveals challenges facing young people with food allergies and intolerances 13th September 2018

Survey shows over half of young people with a food allergy or intolerance have avoided eating out in the last six months due to their condition. The results are from a bespoke survey, released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), in

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Statement regarding the death of Sadie Bristow 11th September 2018

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of talented young tennis player Sadie Bristow, a 9-year-old from Canterbury, following a tragic accident in August this year as a result of a severe allergic reaction. Sadie Bristow was

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New survey shows young people have some of the lowest levels of knowledge about allergen food rules 1st August 2018

Recent results published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from their Public Attitudes Tracker Survey show that most people report feeling confident to ask a member of staff at food outlets for information about ingredients because of a concern about

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Statement on the death of Michael Gibson 20th July 2018

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of Michael Gibson, a 66-year-old retired former teacher and theatre director from Louth in Lincolnshire, following a tragic accident in November last year. The news emerged following an inquest at

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