Why We’re Urging the Scottish Government to Lead the Way on Food Allergies

This week, we’re in Scotland - home to hundreds of thousands of people living with food allergies - to highlight the work our charity is doing here and to issue an urgent call to action.

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Early Education Minister Joins Allergy School Class!

Early Education Minister Stephen Morgan was invited to join an Allergy School lesson with Yr 3’s.

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Bethany got married!

Bethany was Natasha’s best friend. She was 14 years old when Natasha passed away. There has always been so much interest in how she is doing so I wanted to share the wonderful news, that Bethany got married!

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Kayleigh’s Powerful Story of Anaphylaxis on a Train

When anaphylaxis strikes, it can escalate quickly, so knowing exactly what to do is essential.

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Supporting Children with Food Allergies: Words of endorsement from PM Sir Keir Starmer

In a significant and encouraging moment for the allergy community, Sir Keir recognised that allergy was an issue that needed a Government response

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Natasha's Law - Jersey's allergic Islanders 'deserve' better protection

The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation was invited to give an opening talk at the Jersey Food Allergy Conference, the first event of its kind in the Channel Islands.

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Your food allergies do NOT define you.

Natasha’s allergies didn’t define her confidence, character or stop her from achieving her milestones, ambitions and dreams.

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It takes courage to be a kid with food allergies

Thomas and his commitment to helping raise awareness of serious food allergies has led to him to being awarded the prestigious Silver Blue Peter badge, as a symbol of recognition for showing kindness and helping others. We couldn't be prouder of him!

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Our Co-Founder Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE Honoured with 'Game Changer' Award at Women of the Year 2024

The beautiful Emma Barnett, a BBC broadcaster, presented me with the Game Changer Award in honour of ‘…exceptional contributions to improving food safety and advocating for people living with allergies.’

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Ensuring Your Child's Safety and Inclusion at School with Food Allergies

No child should feel left out or unsafe because of their dietary needs. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your child is included and protected at their school...

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Air travel after losing Natasha

Once I’m on the plane, I look at the gangway, the narrow space where I have been told Natasha lay unconscious.

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"Didn't she have an EpiPen?"

"Didn't she have an EpiPen?" This question is often on people’s minds after hearing or reading about what happened to Natasha.

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What was Natasha Allergic to?

Natasha had multiple food allergies and asthma. Had she lived, she would now be 23 years old. What I personally find very upsetting, is that many of you have had similar allergy diagnosis journeys as ours and yet ours was over two decades ago.

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Learning to own my allergy anxieties stopped them from owning me

Allergy anxiety is something I still struggle with, and this has proved a challenge for me at university with moving away, living with strangers and ultimately leaving the comfort zone of my home. However, I truly believe that this change has also been the making of me, as a person with allergies.

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Who was the girl who died on the plane?

It still amazes me how so many people know her story. They may not always remember her name, but they always remember the incident very clearly - as I confirm, “Yes, that was my daughter, Natasha.”

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Food Allergies can steal our Memories and Milestones

Only allergy parents truly understand the impact that allergies have on their children's lives. For some of us, food allergies have stolen firsts, special moments and what should have been, untainted happy memories.

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People do NOT pretend to have Food Allergies.

The role of society should not be to judge who does and who does not have a food allergy - because people with food allergies don't pretend to be allergic.

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