It shouldn't be this hard…to access allergy care because of where I live.

It shouldn’t be this hard. Children’s allergy care and access to life-changing treatments shouldn’t be limited because of where they live or how much they can afford to pay.

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Join us this ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK!

During this Allergy Awareness Week, we will share real-life stories from our community on why 'It shouldn't be this hard...' to live with food allergies.

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Why Natasha's Story Matters.

Natasha’s story matters because we don’t want any more families to suffer as we have done. It matters because people should not live in fear of their food allergies as we did.

“I have to keep fighting for my son’s safety”

I received a phone call from school advising me to come and collect Rufus because he had a bad cold and was asking for me. I was there in 10 minutes and as soon as I saw him, I said, "He’s having an allergic reaction!"

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Every Child Deserves to BE Included

When we met the staff, we knew we could make this work because they asked US what THEY could do to make sure they were INCLUSIVE whilst keeping Natasha safe from harm!

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She Speaks in Colours - Ellen's Gift of Hope

When you lose a child, people often send you cards that say “There are no words.” Well, Thea found the words, and each one was carefully chosen and full of thought and meaning. It’s a powerful and poignant song, it’s sorrow & joy wrapped up together. It’s the soundtrack to our grief and the hope at the end of the rainbow.

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"I just see danger, everywhere you go..."

Mum, Lisa Brown’s allergic two-year-old, recently experienced anaphylaxis for the second time. It left her feeling emotional and very scared.

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Gaining Independence with Food Allergies

"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.”

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KEEP YOUR PLATE

“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.”

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Finding those important times to talk

As Natasha got older, she hated the exclusion her allergies sometimes gave her.

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Allergic to Christmas?

Christmas 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.

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It's the most wonder/anxious time of the year...

If you have food allergies, as the Christmas celebrations and parties begin, you can find yourself filled with anxieties about how to keep safe.

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How Incredibly Brave our Allergic Children are

When Natasha was at primary school, school Christmas parties used to make my stomach lurch in anticipation of all the things that could go wrong.

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Can Cooking Steam Cause Anaphylaxis?

Natasha 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.

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Penalised for Having a Medical Condition?

I 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?

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Is it even possible to outgrow a food allergy?

I always hoped against hope that as Natasha got older and her immune system strengthened, she would outgrow her allergies. It was a hope I held onto, even when everything felt hopeless; I couldn't let go of it.

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Parents of Allergic Children are 7 Times MORE Likely to have PTSS

If 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.

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Halloween & Food Allergies

For 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?

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Latex Allergy

Allergic reactions can be caused just by touching latex rubber products, such as gloves or balloons but for others it can trigger allergic asthma.

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"I want to stay at home"

Every 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.

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