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New School, New Food Allergy Safety Risks : Carrying Allergy Medication Responsibility
New School, New Food Allergy Safety Risks : Carrying Allergy Medication Responsibility

Starting secondary school is a big milestone and for children with food allergies, it can also feel overwhelming. So when is the right time for pupils to carry their own EpiPens or allergy medication?

The 14 for 14 Challenge is Back!
The 14 for 14 Challenge is Back!

Local dad Matt Bacon is taking on the remarkable challenge of running 196 laps of the stadium – over 70 miles – to raise money for The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation for the second year of his 14 for 14 Challenge.

Becky Gittins MP Calls for Baby and Infant Allergy Review
Becky Gittins MP Calls for Baby and Infant Allergy Review

Parents need clear and consistent advice about how and when to wean and feed their infant, to reduce the chance of their baby developing food allergies.

Food Allergies Are Not a Punchline: Why We’ve Written to the Filmmakers Behind The Roses
Food Allergies Are Not a Punchline: Why We’ve Written to the Filmmakers Behind The Roses

A disturbing scene in The Roses film trivialises life-threatening food allergies and spreads dangerous misinformation about EpiPens. Here’s why we’ve spoken out and written to the filmmakers.

Pedalling with Purpose: Charlie’s Big Cycle
Pedalling with Purpose: Charlie’s Big Cycle

Charlie was inspired to make a difference and told his parents he wanted to raise money for Natasha’s Foundation to ‘help other boys and girls too.’

Back-to-School Allergy Safety Checklist
Back-to-School Allergy Safety Checklist

Use our school food allergy checklist with teaching staff each term to keep your allergic child safe, reduce anxiety, and support their school life.

Dudley Zoo Leads the Way with Allergy Awareness Signage
Dudley Zoo Leads the Way with Allergy Awareness Signage

Dudley Zoo becomes the first in England with allergy awareness signage, thanks to allergy mum Jodie Dryden, inspiring safer, allergy-friendly attractions.

‘Do Not Eat’ Alert as Viral Dubai - Style Chocolate Bars are Recalled due to Undeclared Nuts!
‘Do Not Eat’ Alert as Viral Dubai - Style Chocolate Bars are Recalled due to Undeclared Nuts!

3 Dubai-style chocolate bars have been urgently recalled in the UK after being found to contain undeclared nuts

A New NHS 10 Year Health Plan that’s 'Fit for the Future' - but Allergy isn't even Mentioned.
A New NHS 10 Year Health Plan that’s 'Fit for the Future' - but Allergy isn't even Mentioned.

The Government has revealed its new NHS 10 Year Health Plan that’s 'fit for the future' - but once again, Allergy has been ignored - it’s not even on the agenda.

The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation visit Leeds Children’s Hospital
The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation visit Leeds Children’s Hospital

We were delighted to be invited to visit Leeds Children’s Hospital to see first-hand how The Natasha Clinical Trial is helping allergy patients in Leeds.