Following enquiries to the Anaphylaxis Campaign helpline about latex warnings on PCR tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace we have sought clarification and have now received an update. NHS Test and Trace have confirmed that no natural rubber latex

After thirteen  very happy years as Chief Executive of the Anaphylaxis Campaign I have now decided that it is time for me to retire. I joined this marvellous charity after spending over 30 years working in the NHS. I have

Over a two-year period, daily use of Palforzia in those with a childhood peanut allergy led to higher level of allergen desensitisation An estimated approximately 2% of the population of Western nations has a peanut allergy. However, the prevalence in the paediatric population

COVID 19 Vaccination as a condition of deployment operational guidance has now been published by the government. You can read the full guidance here. The guidance includes new information about medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccinations for as follows:- General guidance on

Information for businesses who sell food that is prepacked for direct sale to consumers. New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to include the product name and full ingredients on food sold prepacked for direct sale (PPDS), comes

This week Tanya Ednan-Laperouse and Emma Turay – two mothers who lost their teenage daughters Natasha and Shante to anaphylaxis – have joined together to call on the Government to appoint an Allergy Tsar. Tanya said: “allergic disease is increasing in the

Globally, food allergy is increasing in prevalence across all age groups, and has been shown to have a strong impact on the lives and well-being of children, teens, adults, parents and their families. In order to better understand, and support,

A restaurant in Derby has been prosecuted by Derby City Council Trading Standards after a customer with a peanut allergy suffered a severe reaction after eating a takeaway. The customer had advised staff of their allergy at Masala in Curzon

As with so many business events over the last 16 months, we were unable to hold a Conference in 2020, so we are delighted to announce that for 2021 our industry renowned Conference is going virtual! We plan to create