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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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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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NICE recommends first under the tongue immunotherapy for severe birch tree pollen allergy   30th July 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released its final draft guidance recommending Itulazax® (Betula verrucosa)—the first sublingual (under the tongue) tablet immunotherapy, which could help up to 27,000 people in England with moderate to severe birch

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Eating out on holiday: the allergy checklist  28th July 2025

Going on holiday is all about relaxing but for people with serious allergies, dining out in unfamiliar locations can bring added stress.

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EURneffy® nasal adrenaline spray approved by MHRA: first needle-free option for anaphylaxis treatment in the UK 24th July 2025

The UK medicines regulator (MHRA) has approved EURneffy®, the country’s first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults and children weighing 30kg or more. This new option is expected to become available

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