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Anaphylaxis UK welcomes launch of Natasha’s Prize 22nd June 2026

The announcement that Natasha’s Foundation has launched Natasha’s Prize – a groundbreaking £10 million fund dedicated to research into preventing allergies – has been hugely encouraging for the allergy community.  As a charity supporting people living with serious allergies, Anaphylaxis UK warmly
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NICE publishes updated anaphylaxis guidelines on assessment and referral after emergency treatment 18th June 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on the assessment and referral of people following emergency treatment for anaphylaxis. This new guideline replaces NICE guideline CG134 (December 2011).  The update aims to improve the
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Statement regarding merge of Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK 11th June 2026

Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK to merge, creating a stronger, unified voice for people living with allergy and anaphylaxis.  Anaphylaxis UK and Allergy UK today announce their intention to merge on the 1st of October, bringing together their expertise to create a more powerful, unified voice
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Summer sting allergy campaign spotlights anaphylaxis and urges the public: Bee resistant 20th July 2015

A national campaign is kicking off this summer by highlighting the dangers of anaphylaxis from wasp and bee stings – and how allergic people can avoid, treat or beat the condition. Stephen Durham is Professor of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine

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New rules to improve support to children with medical conditions in school 20th July 2015

A group of national health charities, including the Anaphylaxis Campaign, have welcomed new statutory guidance to improve support in schools to over 1 million children with long-term medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, cancer, Type 1 diabetes, stroke, coeliac

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Impact Report 2013: The Difference We Make 20th July 2015

We’re pleased to announce that our annual Impact Report is now available to view online.  This report is a summary of our work in 2013 and aims to show the difference we make to those affected by severe allergies, as

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign’s views on the proposed changes to School Foods Standards, to be made statutory from January 2015 20th July 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign recently responded to the Department of Education consultation document on the revised ‘Standard for Food in Schools’.  The recommendations within this document have been put forward by the School Food Plan, who are working to improve the

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Exercise-induced or worsened anaphylaxis? Knowing the difference 20th July 2015

Exercise-induced Anaphylaxis or Anaphylaxis Worsened by Exercise: knowing the difference.   Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can have several factors that worsen a reaction and many different types of allergens and situations that can cause one. Studies suggest

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We release short film on growing up with allergies 20th July 2015

We release short film on growing up with allergies  Just in time for Allergy Awareness Week we have released a short film, which sees young members of the Anaphylaxis Campaigndiscuss their experiences of growing up with the condition. Speaking of

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Special supplement in The Guardian today (5th May 2015) on Asthma and Allergies 20th July 2015

The Guardian today has a special supplement on Asthma and Allergies which we contributed to.  This supplement includes articles featuring our patron Giorgio Locatelli, one of our members Ian Ne gus and a piece on anaphylaxis symptoms. They have also

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Goats’ milk formula not a solution for cows’ milk allergic infants 20th July 2015

In February, an amendment to the infant formulae and follow-on formulae regulation came into effect. This amendment permits goats’ milk infant formula and follow-on formula to be sold on the UK market. At this time, the Food Standards Agency expects

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LEAP study finds peanut consumption can protect infants at risk of developing peanut allergy 20th July 2015

Peanut allergy, which affects 1 in 50 children in the UK, is one of the most high risk allergens, alongside tree nuts, milk and egg. However, a new study of peanut allergy in those aged 4-11 months has noted that

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