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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Allergies aren't funny!

Have you noticed that in wider society, people with food allergies have been the butt of jokes on social media, TV and in films?

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Ever heard of a mould allergy?

When 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.

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Basic Level First-Aid Training in Schools Should Include Anaphylaxis

The headteacher told her that the first-aid course the school signed up to, didn't cover allergy or anaphylaxis training.

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Allergic to Exercise?

Ever 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!

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Babies, Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis

A 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.

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We Won Breakthrough Charity of the Year 2022!

"Thank you 'Third Sector Awards' for this incredible recognition - of our work and for our unrelenting determination to #makeallergyhistory"

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“…I Found Myself in a Very Cold and Lonely Place” - One Mother’s Experience

The loneliness and isolation felt from being an allergy parent are all-consuming.

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Natasha's Day!

Natasha's Day' marks the day that Natasha's Law is officially one year old!

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We have been nominated for 'Breakthrough Charity of the Year'

Natasha, your name is saving lives and raising awareness of the dangers of food allergies around the world.

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Good Friends Can Make All The Difference!

Being friends with Tash opened my eyes to the struggles faced every day by people with food allergies.

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Families need help with inquests

Gareth Gower, Celia Marsh’s brother, told the Guardian it was “startling” to think that some families do not have legal support for cases like theirs.

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