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Support for adults with food and non-food allergy 10th July 2026

Food and non-food allergies are often associated with childhood, but millions of adults across the UK live with allergies too. Around 6% of the UK adult population has a clinically confirmed food allergy, equating to approximately 2.4 million people[1]. Many
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Lower dose EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA for younger children 30th June 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a lower-dose version of the adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy®, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four years and over. This adrenaline device option is
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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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Celebrating Professional Careworkers’ Week: Spotlight on allergy training  12th September 2025

Professional Careworkers’ Week (12-19 September) is a chance to recognise and celebrate the invaluable work of careworkers who dedicate their lives to supporting others.  Careworkers play a vital role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of those in their care,

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Anaphylaxis UK Business Symposium 2025  11th September 2025

Anaphylaxis UK is delighted to announce the return of our Business Symposium in 2025 — a leading event dedicated to advancing best practice in allergen management across the food sector.  Taking place on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at the Edgbaston

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Transitioning to university: managing serious allergies 10th September 2025

Heading off to university is an exciting milestone filled with new opportunities—but for students with serious allergies, it can also bring unique challenges. The good news is that with the right preparation, you can take control of your health and

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Supporting students with allergies: New ELSA Resources to build confidence  2nd September 2025

Over the past year, we have been highlighting an often-overlooked issue: the emotional toll of having an allergy.   For students living with allergies, the school day can present many dangers which leads to persistent anxiety, including eating in the cafeteria

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Make your school allergy-safe with our new and improved AllergyWise® for Schools resources  1st September 2025

We’re excited to announce that AllergyWise® for Schools just got even better! Our newly updated resource pack now includes a comprehensive suite of allergy-aware cooking materials — a must-have for every secondary school DT department.  Understanding allergies isn’t just important

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Wraparound care and allergy management: Are you ready for September’s changes?  28th August 2025

From 1 September 2025, new requirements will come into force for wraparound care providers under the Early Years Statutory Framework (EYFS). While expectations for private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) providers – or where Reception children attend – are clearer, school-led

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Reporting on emerging food allergens in Europe: what the latest research tells us 26th August 2025

A newly published study from the French Allergy-Vigilance Network (AVN), spanning over two decades from 2002 to 2023, has shed light on an important issue affecting many people who live with food allergies: serious reactions triggered by foods outside the

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New EAACI campaign highlights dangers of incorrect antibiotic allergy labelling  20th August 2025

Antibiotics are life-saving medicines — but only if we use them wisely. Millions of people carry an ‘antibiotic allergy’ label in their medical records. However, research shows that over 90% of these patients are not truly allergic when properly tested.  

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Are you a healthcare practitioner supporting & advising families on complementary feeding? 13th August 2025

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting healthcare practitioners to take part in a research study to help prevent food allergy. This research is part of a doctorate project led by Karen Wright and funded by the Biomedical Research

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