Anaphylaxis UK: Let's Talk About Allergies
by Anaphylaxis UK
Latest episode
Living With Mastocytosis: Expert Guidance
Living With Mastocytosis: Expert Guidance
About this podcast
Welcome to the Anaphylaxis UK Podcast ‘Let's Talk About Allergies’, your go-to resource for all things related to serious allergies. Our episodes raise awareness about anaphylaxis, provide expert answers to common questions, and offer insights into daily life with allergies. Our goal is to educate, support and foster a sense of community, helping those with allergies feel informed and less isolated. Tune in to learn about recognising and treating anaphylaxis and living confidently with allergies.
Visit our website for more resources: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Living With Mastocytosis: Expert Guidance · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 8This episode was recorded prior to Anaphylaxis UK's merger with Allergy UK. Please be aware that we are now one charity under the name Allergy UK incorporating Anaphylaxis UK…
- Anxiety and allergies: Practical tools for daily life · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 7Living with allergies goes far beyond the physical symptoms. The unseen burden - constant hyper-vigilance, endless label checks, second-guessing social situations, and the strain…
- The Invisible Load: Living with Allergies as a Young Adult · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 6From student flat kitchen politics to backpacking in South East Asia - living with serious allergies isn't just about reading food labels, it's about the mental load and…
- Beyond nut-free: Creating safer schools for children with allergies · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 5Join Dr Adrian Sie, a leading consultant in paediatrics and allergy specialist, and Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise manager, as they discuss the often misunderstood topic…
- The UK National Allergy Strategy Explained | Professor Adam Fox OBE · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 4On 20 April 2026, the UK’s first-ever National Allergy Strategy was launched — a landmark moment for millions of people living with allergic disease. Developed by the National…
- Weaning and Food Allergies: Common questions answered · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 3With National Weaning Week taking place from 13–17 May, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from last year, packed with practical, evidence-based advice for…
- The emotional impact of allergies and new UK support groups · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 2One year after launching our initiative to tackle allergy-related anxiety, funded by Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Surrey, we reflect on the…
- Preparing for Secondary School with Food Allergies · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 1First aired 11 March 2025 This week, Year 6 pupils will be hearing the outcome of their chosen secondary school, and taking the next steps. Discover practical advice for managing…
- Childhood Food Allergy: Outgrowing, Challenging and Long-Term Tolerance · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode we’re joined by Professor Adam Fox OBE, and Professor Rosan Meyer. Professor Fox is a leading Consultant Paediatric Allergist at Evelina London Children’s…
- Immunotherapy for Food Allergy: Your Questions Answered · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 18To celebrate #AnaphylaxisAwarenessWeek, in this episode we tackle one of the most asked-about developments in food allergy care: immunotherapy for food allergy. We’re joined by…
- EURneffy® and Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis: Your Questions Answered · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode we’re joined by Professor Adam Fox OBE, a leading Consultant Paediatric Allergist at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Professor of Paediatric Allergy at King’s…
- Back-to-School Allergy Prep: Top Tips for Parents · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode of Let’s Talk About Allergies, we welcome back Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise® Manager at Anaphylaxis UK. With her extensive 15-year experience as a…
- How Schools Can Keep Children with Allergies Safe: Practical Tips for Staff · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of Let’s Talk About Allergies, we’re joined once again by Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise® Manager at Anaphylaxis UK and leader of the Safer Schools…
- Preventing Food Allergies in Children: Expert Advice on Early Steps, Skincare and Weaning · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode we’re joined by Professor Helen Brough, a leading Paediatric Allergy and Immunology specialist at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Professor at King’s College…
- Infant Weaning & Allergies: How to Introduce Allergens Safely and Prevent Food Allergies · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode of Let’s Talk About Allergies we celebrate #NationalWeaningWeek by guiding you through the exciting—and sometimes nerve‑wracking—journey of introducing solid…
- Anaphylaxis UK’s Next Step: Addressing the Emotional Impact of Allergies · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 12Living with serious allergies isn't just a physical challenge—it can take a significant emotional toll. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Allergies, we explore an innovative…
- Preparing for Secondary School with Food Allergies · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 11Discover essential strategies for managing allergies as your child transitions to secondary school in this episode of Let's Talk About Allergies. The move from primary to…
- Understanding Penicillin Allergies: What Every GP Should Know · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this short episode, we revisit a conversation between our Chief Executive Simon and GP & Allergy Specialist Dr. Helen Evans Howells, as they delve into the complexities of…
- Visiting your GP for Allergy Care · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, our CEO Simon Williams sits down with experienced GPs Dr. Lisa Brigstocke and Dr. Helen Evans Howells, to guide you through every step of your allergy…
- The Truth About Allergies: Debunking Myths for a Safer Christmas · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of Let’s Talk About Allergies, Anaphylaxis UK welcome back Dr Helen Evan-Howells to tackle some of the most common misconceptions surrounding allergies. From…
