"I’m 15 years old and I’ve been severely allergic to nearly all tree nuts since I was 2 years old. Throughout my childhood, my mum has been there for me during every allergic reaction I’ve had, but last winter, in the run-up to Christmas, I had to go it alone for the first time without my mum.”
Read More“I was severely reprimanded for my actions, even though I explained over and over again that I was only trying to protect someone I knew who had a food allergy.”
Read MoreAs Natasha got older, she hated the exclusion her allergies sometimes gave her.
Read MoreChristmas is the time to celebrate with family and friends. But for those with food allergies, it can feel a little less of a merry experience.
Read MoreIf you have food allergies, as the Christmas celebrations and parties begin, you can find yourself filled with anxieties about how to keep safe.
Read MoreWhen Natasha was at primary school, school Christmas parties used to make my stomach lurch in anticipation of all the things that could go wrong.
Read MoreNatasha was allergic to cow's milk and when she was little, we couldn't go to coffee shops with her because just a few minutes after entering, she would experience an asthma attack.
Read MoreI was torn in two right there in the playground. Which child do I turn to first? The middle one, bursting with pride wanting to hear my congratulations or to comfort the youngest who is now standing next to me, broken-hearted?
Read MoreIf you are a parent of a child with food allergies you will most likely face significant worry, and for some, severe anxiety and even post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Read MoreFor a child with food allergies, the excitement of Halloween is the same as for other children, but HOW can it be less scary for allergic children?
Read MoreAllergic reactions can be caused just by touching latex rubber products, such as gloves or balloons but for others it can trigger allergic asthma.
Read MoreEvery child's (and adult's) experiences of their allergies will be different but if the dangers of their condition become overwhelming to them, you may be faced with a child who has become fearful of the outside world.
Read MoreHave you noticed that in wider society, people with food allergies have been the butt of jokes on social media, TV and in films?
Read MoreWhen Natasha was just a toddler, the simple pleasure of kicking fallen leaves that piled up on the ground in Autumn months would set off immediate asthma attacks. We had no idea why, until we did a bit of research.
Read MoreThe headteacher told her that the first-aid course the school signed up to, didn't cover allergy or anaphylaxis training.
Read MoreEver heard someone say they are allergic to exercise? For most people, the comment would be seen as a joke, but it is actually a real and serious condition!
Read MoreA child's first allergic reaction, especially if it is anaphylaxis is utterly terrifying. As a parent, you are helpless and desperate for your child to receive the right medical treatment.
Read More"Thank you 'Third Sector Awards' for this incredible recognition - of our work and for our unrelenting determination to #makeallergyhistory"
Read MoreThe loneliness and isolation felt from being an allergy parent are all-consuming.
Read MoreNatasha's Day' marks the day that Natasha's Law is officially one year old!
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