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Food allergy news, supermarket roundups and research from The Allergy Team.
Neffy, the needle-free alternative to adrenaline pens
Neffy is the needle-free alternative to adrenaline pens available in the US. We take a look at how the nasal spray works and find out when it could be given the go ahead for use in the UK.
Prime Minister addresses school allergy safety
The Prime Minister has emphasised the importance of keeping pupils with allergies safe at school and reminded governing bodies of their obligations.
Allergies in School – Parent Survey 2024
The findings of our Parent Survey 2024 about how food allergies are managed in schools make difficult reading. But we can support schools to implement best practice.
On air talking about the Schools Allergy Code
It was a privilege to sit on the BBC Breakfast sofa to talk about The Allergy Team's work with schools and the launch of the Schools Allergy Code to help keep pupils with allergies safer. Thanks to Garret Fay, CEO of Insignis Academy...
The Schools Allergy Code & your child’s school
The Schools Allergy Code is a free guide to help schools manage allergies and to follow best practice. Packed with practical support for the real world, find out how it could help make your child’s school safer and more inclusive.
Benedict’s story
In late 2022, The Allergy Team was contacted by Helen Blythe whose son Benedict had died following an allergic reaction at school.
Recall of Emerade adrenaline pens
People who carry Emerade adrenaline pens have been told to replace them with an alternative brand because of concerns they might not work properly if they have been dropped.
The financial and caring burden of living with allergy
The Food Standards Agency has commissioned two research studies into the financial and emotional cost of living with food allergy.
‘Free From’ food prices
If you need to buy free from foods, how much more is your basket compared to non free from equivalents?
How to save money as inflation hits
Saving money on free-from food is a challenge, this article has tips on how to reduce your household bills.
Is the Covid vaccine safe for my child with food allergies?
Children are being offered the Covid-19 vaccine but what does this mean for children with food allergies?
April 2022 school survey results
We asked school staff and parents to tell The Allergy Team about their experience of managing food allergies in school. Read what they said here.
The cost of living with food allergy
Families living with food allergy are facing “extortionate” bills at the supermarket checkout…
Coming out of lockdown Anxiety
Dr Karen Murphy explains how to manage anxiety as we come out of lockdown and schools reopen.
Covid Q&A with Professor Adam Fox
Professor Adam Fox answers questions about the pandemic, and how it might affect children with food allergies.
News Archive
On air talking about the Schools Allergy Code
It was a privilege to sit on the BBC Breakfast sofa to talk about The Allergy Team's work with schools and the launch of the Schools Allergy Code to help keep pupils with allergies safer. Thanks to Garret Fay, CEO of Insignis Academy...