I learnt a friends allergy had disappeared when she was pregnant with both of her children but returned after she had given birth. We started researching hormones and realised my food allergy could have started due to my menopause…

Parents Say They are not Given Adequate Support to Cope with Children's Allergies

Allergy parents are struggling to get their concerns taken seriously. They are being left to fend for themselves with children, often babies, who are in severe discomfort.

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Dangerous attitudes: "But my child doesn't have allergies".

He completely refused to understand the seriousness of what had happened and said of his son bringing a chocolate bar into school…

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Dangers Hiding in the Shadows

Every year between March and May, for those three months, she would require a dose of antihistamine every morning and again in the afternoon. To miss a dose was to invite an asthma attack. We were only ever prescribed Piriton for her and it always made her very sleepy. She struggled in those months, particularly at school and was irritable and not herself.

You too can Campaign for Change

When Kayleigh Dawson's two-year-old son Wyatt was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy, requiring them to carry Epi-Pens constantly, she realised how many dangers are found in daily life. Risks that those without allergies may not think to consider.

Trust

When Natasha was little, learning to trust others to look after her was incredibly hard and never more so than when the time came for her to start nursery.

Is 'Vegan' Food Safe for People with Food Allergies?

If you have life threatening allergies to foods like milk, eggs or fish etc, the rise in veganism should be a good thing. The increase in vegan options should make things easier, or at least you’d think so.However, it would seem that choosing vegan is anything but safe for those with food allergies.

What Support is Available at School for Children with Food Allergies?

We hear (too often) from parents and carers in our community, that they are worried their child with allergies isn't fully safe in school. Here are a few elements of support your child is entitled to in the UK.

Twenty-First Birthday Thoughts

I’m sitting at Natasha’s desk in her bedroom, it’s where I like to work surrounded by all her things. Today, the 16th December is her birthday and had she lived, she would be twenty-one years old. Five whole years have passed, an eternity since I last held her in my arms, hugging her too quickly at the airport - how I wish I had held on for just a little longer.

Bethany Shares Her Experience of Losing Her Best Friend Natasha

Bethany, Natasha’s friend since early childhood, was on the plane with Natasha and her father Nadim the day Natasha died. This is Bethany’s perspective of that day.

Your Allergy Stories, Natasha's LawGuest User10 December 2021bethany holloway, natasha ednan-laperouse, food allergiesComment

Dear Teacher...A Food Allergy Christmas Poem

The best treat this Christmas for me though you see, would be for my classroom to be food free. No crumb on the table that could feel like burning on my skin, or particles in the air that I mustn't breathe in.

School Child Has Anaphylactic Reaction After Peanuts Fall From A Classmate’s Pocket

In September 2021, a student took a bag of peanuts out of her pocket unaware that her classmate Charlotte had an airborne allergy to peanuts. Charlotte began to react very quickly, going into a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

Your Allergy StoriesGuest User14 November 2021Comment

Non-Food Advent Calendar Printable - Advent Calendars For Children With Food Allergies

We never want children with food allergies to feel left out, so we designed this free non-food advent printable to bring some extra joy this Christmas.

First Anaphylactic Reaction At 3 Years Old - Kuldip's Story

The day had started in a whirlwind of excitement. It ended at the hospital, with me sleeping on a chair beside my daughter.

Megan Lee's Story

We have been working with Megan Lee’s family to produce this powerful video of their tragic story. They wanted to support the campaign to appoint the vital role of an Allergy Tsar by government.

Allergy Tsar Campaign, Your Allergy StoriesTanya Laperouse24 September 2021

Tips for Starting University When You Have Allergies

Moving away to university can be a daunting prospect for many students, but adding the additional element of having allergies can make it even more daunting.

Tanya Laperouse12 August 2021

We are Family

The best thing we tried to do as parents, was to demonstrate positive coping skills, hoping they would instil in Natasha and Alex confidence and encourage them to do the same.

Tanya's BlogsTanya Laperouse8 June 2021

Four Month Countdown to Natasha's Law

There are now just over four months for food businesses to comply and prepare for Natasha’s Law.

Natasha's LawTanya Laperouse17 May 2021

Six Month Countdown to Natasha’s Law

As the six-month countdown to Natasha’s Law begins, we applaud the food businesses who have got ahead of the curve and already implemented Natasha’s Law.

Natasha's LawTanya Laperouse31 March 2021

Allergies and Eczema - Learning to Join Up the Dots

When Natasha was a small baby, twelve weeks old, her skin became inflamed and itchy all over her face, arms and body.

Tanya's BlogsTanya Laperouse10 March 2021