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Introducing allergens during weaning 21st May 2025

Last week Anaphylaxis UK celebrated National Weaning Week 2025—a time dedicated to supporting families as they introduce solid foods to their babies. We marked the occasion by publishing a podcast, offering practical, evidence-based information on safely introducing common allergens during
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That finish line feeling 14th May 2025

Huge congratulations to our half marathon and marathon runners who proudly represented Anaphylaxis UK in April across the country (and internationally!). We were so lucky to have a passionate and committed team, and we’re in absolute awe of everyone’s dedication
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Safeguarding in the early years: important changes coming in September 2025  13th May 2025

Early years providers, including those offering PVI (Private, Voluntary, and Independent) wraparound care, need to be aware of significant upcoming changes to safeguarding practices.  The changes being made to safeguarding are mandatory and will be included in inspections from 1st
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[Video] Anaphylaxis Campaign highlights the danger of allergies with moving short film ahead of Father?s Day 20th July 2015

A moving short film detailing the story of a father who almost lost his son to anaphylaxis while on a family holiday has been produced and re-launched ahead of Father’s Day by the Anaphylaxis Campaign as the only UK wide

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New YouTube Film – Father tells the true story of his young son’s severe reaction 20th July 2015

Here John Schwab tells the true story of his young son's severe allergic reaction whilst on a family holiday.   John Schwab, actor, producer and musician is an active supporter of the Anaphylaxis Campaign.  You can find out more about

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Anaphylaxis Campaign CEO judge at FreeFrom Food Awards 20th July 2015

Anaphylaxis Campaign CEO Lynne Regent was part of a panel of esteemed judges at yesterday's FreeFrom Food Awards judging day.  The awards are an annual event which aim to recognise excellence in freefrom food and raise the profile of freefrom with

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Allergy action plans for children now available from the BSACI 20th July 2015

The Paediatric Allergy Group (PAG) have announced the launch of Allergy Action Plans for children at risk of anaphylaxis. These plans have been designed to facilitate first aid treatment of anaphylaxis, to be delivered by people without any special medical

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iFAAM and AlleRic: An update 20th July 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign was in attendance of the 3rd iFAAM Conference, which took place last week in Vienna on 25th – 26th of February 2014. The Campaign has been directly involved in two crucial sections of the iFAAM project, the

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The National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) launches 2013 postcard campaign and we need your support! 20th July 2015

To find out how to support the campaign, please click this link and get involved NHS Allergy services: what is the problem? The Facts About 1 in 3 of the population or 20 million people suffer from allergic disease About 7 million people

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Anaphylaxis Campaign reaches out to ethnic communities 20th July 2015

12/09/2013 On Tuesday 10th September, we held an evening meeting in conjunction with the Food Standards Agency to raise awareness of and highlight specific foods used by the Indian community that have been linked to allergy causation and how best to

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AlleRiC Study Update: Stage 2 Commences 20th July 2015

19/11/2013 Following a recent successful conference regarding the iFAAM in Cork, the Allergic Reactions in the Community (AlleRiC) project is progressing towards its second stage.  You may remember that the Campaign ran a small series of focus groups in Manchester

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New research finds fatal anaphylaxis for a food allergic person is rarer than accidental death in the general population. 20th July 2015

A new paper released on 25th November 2013, estimates how common death from anaphylaxis is based on data from 13 studies worldwide.  Researchers from Imperial College, London, calculated that for any person with a food allergy the chance of dying from

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