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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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Open Letter to supermarkets on the availability of Freefrom and alternative foods 23rd March 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, has heard increasing concerns from the allergic community about the availability of FreeFrom and alternative foods

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Dr. William Frankland MBE, Honorary President of the Anaphylaxis Campaign, celebrates 108th birthday 19th March 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign would like to wish its Honorary President, Dr. William Frankland MBE, a very happy 108th birthday. Throughout his life, Dr. Frankland has worked to improve the lives of others and for more than 50 years, he has

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign and Covid-19 17th March 2020

We have been closely monitoring the developing COVID-19 outbreak and want to reassure you that we are making plans to ensure we can continue to operate as usual and provide our much-needed services and resources to anyone who needs them.

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Statement regarding death of Nicholas Kelly 12th March 2020

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Nicholas Kelly, aged 16, due to a suspected allergic reaction, and would like to offer our deepest sympathies to his family at this difficult time. We have very little detail

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MHRA issues important alert for Emerade 150/300/500mcg auto-injectors 4th March 2020

4th March 2020 The UK’s regulator of medicines (Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency [MHRA]) has received updated information from the company that makes Emerade pens about the defect previously reported by the MHRA. The defect means some pens may

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Survey: Making allergy, skin disease and asthma care better for young people 28th February 2020

Developing new guidance for healthcare professionals looking after teenagers and young adults with allergies and/or asthma. It is important that young people learn how to self-manage their allergies and/or asthma. Adolescence can be a challenging time for them and their

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Food Standards Agency Survey: Improving life for people with Food Hypersensitivity 21st February 2020

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are inviting those affected or interested in food hypersensitivity to participate in an online survey and share their experiences. Around 2% of adults and 8% of children in the UK have a food hypersensitivity. This

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Latest statement on availability of EpiPen® 0.3mg and 0.15mg Adrenaline Auto-Injectors 14th February 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has received the following updated statement from Mylan regarding the availability of EpiPen. This includes information for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, hospitals and schools. Mylan’s manufacturing partner Meridian Medical Technologies, a subsidiary of Pfizer that manufactures EpiPen®, has

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Statement regarding the death of Sam Collings 13th February 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is saddened to learn of the death of Sam Collings, aged 19,  who died at Bolton Hospital on the 4th August 2019. According to media reports, neither Sam or his family had suspected that Sam suffered from

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