Anaphylaxis UK

For 30 years, Anaphylaxis UK have been empowering people with serious allergies and their families by providing evidence-based information across various sectors. Now as we look ahead to the next 30 years, we’re taking a bold step towards mental health. With this in mind, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to work with University of Surrey and the team at Anaphylaxis UK on a 3 year project to revolutionise psychological health for those living with allergies. Take a look at the full job description on our website to find out more about this exciting opportunity : https://lnkd.in/eFphSfnK

Are you allergy ready for the new term starting in September? Can you confidently include students living with allergies in every aspect of school life? Over the last two decades, allergic diseases have become alarmingly common and are continuing to grow. So it’s more important than ever for all staff at educational settings to know how to confidently support students with allergies. Our AllergyWise® training courses are a low-cost, CPD certified training course that will help staff to recognise signs and symptoms of allergy and anaphylaxis as well as giving guidance on how to administer an adrenaline auto-injector in an emergency situation. Book your place today ready for the new term by visiting https://lnkd.in/eCMvGhRH

Tracey Dunn, our Education and Training Manager joined us back in February – and what a busy few months it’s been. Now that Tracey has settled into her role and has had time to catch her breath we thought it’d be a great time to give a little update on what she has been up to : https://ow.ly/iXQg50SvT75

🔔 Mark Your Calendars: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 🔔 Join us from 1st - 7th October for a week dedicated to raising awareness about anaphylaxis and supporting everyone affected. This year is extra special as we recognise our 30th anniversary! Did you know that a recent major survey from the Food Standards Agency revealed that around 6% of adults have a confirmed food allergy? These numbers highlight why it is more important than ever to raise awareness of the seriousness of anaphylaxis. 🌟 So we’re calling on all of our supporters to get involved in AAW2024! 🌟 Get in touch on info@anaphylaxis.org.uk to explore how you can participate. Together, we can make this year’s Anaphylaxis Awareness Week the most impactful yet, creating a safer and more inclusive future for all. #AnaphylaxisAwarenessWeek #GetInvolved #30YearsStrong

A few weeks ago, our Information team had the pleasure of attending the opening of The Frankland-Kay Centre for Allergic Diseases at Imperial College London. The Centre aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges affecting patients with allergies by bringing together an interdisciplinary team of experts from Imperial, St Mary's Hospital, and Royal Brompton Hospital. The event was both insightful and inspirational, highlighting the origins of allergy research and the latest advancements in the field. We are excited to see the ground-breaking work that will emerge from this Centre and the impact it will have on the lives of those affected by allergies.

As we mark #WorldFoodSafetyDay, it’s important to remember that behind every food safety statistic are real individuals living with serious allergies whose lives and wellbeing quite literally could depend on the proper handling and labelling of their next meal. Read our latest news article to find out how the UN’s World Food Safety Day goals align directly with our mission at Anaphylaxis UK : https://ow.ly/Yhft50SbNUj

There has been much said in the press this week regarding controversial comments made on This Morning regarding food allergies. It is obviously disheartening to see flippant comments being made on high profile platforms, that make light of the struggles faced by people living with allergies. But we are pleased that Professor Adam Fox, a member of the Anaphylaxis UK’s Clinical and Scientific Panel has today appeared on This Morning to raise awareness of food allergies and the importance of taking them seriously, as well as educating people on the negative impact that such comments can have on people affected by serious allergies. As we recognise our 30th anniversary milestone, incidents like this are a reminder that there is still much work to do to educate and inform those who may not understand the seriousness of living with allergies. But we are more committed than ever to continue working with well-known businesses, brands and individuals to ensure that comments trivialising food allergies become a thing of the past.

Our AllergyWise® for Schools training programme has just got even better! Not only has it been written and designed by educators and is evidence based and reviewed by our leading clinical and scientific panel including allergy consultants… We’re delighted to share it is now CPD certified by the CPD certification service. AllergyWise® for Schools is a part of our Safer Schools Programme, which has lots of free downloadable materials including an DfE approved policy and risk assessments that complement the course. All of these resources help you make school a safer place to be for those living with allergies. Visit our website to find out more about our AllergyWise® Training Programmes : https://lnkd.in/eCMvGhRH

📅 Save the Date 📅 Anaphylaxis UK will be at the Allergy & Free From Show on 22-23 June 2024 at Olympia London. Our Information & Support Team and new Education and AllergyWise® Manager, Tracey Dunn, will be there all weekend to answer your questions and concerns about serious allergies and anaphylaxis. Plus, we’re excited to be joined by Dr Helen Evans-Howells on the Saturday 22nd. 📍 Come and find us on Stand K24 See you there! Get your tickets here : https://ow.ly/ibsL50RRnK2 #allergyandfreefrom #AllergyAwareness #anaphylaxis

A major study by the Food Standards Agency has revealed that approximately 6% of the UK adult population, or around 2.4 million people, live with a clinically confirmed food allergy. The Patterns and Prevalence of Adult Food Allergy (PAFA) report is one of the largest investigations into the prevalence of food allergies among adults in the UK. To read more about the report visit : https://ow.ly/3G9m50RJBJA