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Tips to avoid insect stings this summer  11th July 2025

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, it’s important to take steps to stay safe from insect stings—especially if you or someone you care for is allergic. The good news is that with a few simple
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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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Statement regarding Blackburn Magistrates’ Court hearing following the death of Megan Lee 5th January 2018

Yesterday two men appeared in court having been charged with manslaughter following the death of 15-year old Megan Lee on 1st January 2017. Megan had eaten food from the Royal Spice Indian takeaway in Hyndburn, Lancashire on Friday December 30th

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Full statement regarding Ide Primary School’s ‘nut-free environment’ policy 5th January 2018

You may have seen in the news that Ide Primary School in Exeter has received criticism for introducing a ‘nut-free environment’ policy and the subsequent coverage in the Daily Mail Online. The Anaphylaxis Campaign provided a full statement to the

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Statement regarding the inquest of Dylan Hill 20th December 2017

The Anaphylaxis Campaign was saddened to learn of the death of 18-year-old Dylan Hill a few years ago and our Chief Executive has attended the coroner’s inquest that has been taking place this week in Sheffield to understand if lessons

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Happy campers! Anaphylaxis Campaign and Over The Wall host a fun filled residential camp 13th December 2017

In October 2017, some Anaphylaxis Campaign members experienced a free residential camp weekend organised in partnership with Over The Wall – the charity dedicated to providing residential camps for children with serious illness. The one-off weekend-long Health Challenge Camp was

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A statement regarding comments made by Raymond Blanc in the Daily Mail 8th December 2017

8th December 2017 We recognise that many people are increasingly making lifestyle choices when it comes to their diet, choosing to exclude certain food groups as an ethical choice, with the intention of losing weight or for other health reasons,

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Statement regarding manslaughter charges following the death of Megan Lee 6th December 2017

6th December 2017 Two men have been charged with manslaughter following the death of 15-year old Megan Lee on 1st January 2017. Megan had eaten food from the Royal Spice Indian takeaway in Hyndburn, Lancashire on Friday December 30th 2016

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Statement regarding the Court of Appeal hearing of Mohammed Khalique Zaman 9th November 2017

Thursday 9th November 2017 The Court of Appeal in London has ruled on the case of Mr Mohammed Khalique Zaman who was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for the manslaughter of Mr Paul Wilson and charges of breaking various food

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign interview Audrey Dunn Galvin about ‘Leo’s Story’ 27th October 2017

Friday 27th October 2017 Today the Anaphylaxis Campaign are hosting the exclusive UK online launch of ‘Leo’s Story’, a short peanut allergy disease awareness film, to coincide with its live debut at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology’s

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign host exclusive UK online launch of ‘Leo’s Story’ 27th October 2017

Friday 27th October 2017 Today the Anaphylaxis Campaign are hosting the exclusive UK online launch of ‘Leo’s Story’, a short peanut allergy disease awareness film, to coincide with its live debut at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology’s

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