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26/02/2026

26/02/2026

🦠⌛If you've had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in your body and can reactivate later in life causing shingles.

If you or someone you know is 65 or over, read our blog post to find out how to get protected against this painful condition.

🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/20/what-are-the-symptoms-of-shingles-and-what-is-the-connection-to-chickenpox/

25/02/2026

✈️Heading to Europe this half term?

The EU has introduced new digital border checks.

This may take a few minutes so be prepared to wait at busy times.

For more guidance on what to expect, check: https://ow.ly/3wEF50YgCWC

24/02/2026

24/02/2026

Off on an adventure abroad? Whether you’re heading for a bit of sun or a long-awaited hug from mum, our blog post helps you stay well while you travel. 🧳🏖️
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/02/the-essential-travel-checklist-to-keep-you-and-your-family-healthy-on-holiday/

24/02/2026

It’s Helplines Awareness Day, and we want to shine a spotlight on our incredible Helpline team. We simply could not do what we do without them. The Allergy UK Helpline sits at the heart of our support services, providing a vital first point of contact for people across the United Kingdom living with allergic conditions.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, the Helpline is staffed by trained advisors and overseen by a Helpline Manager. They provide evidence-based information, practical guidance, and emotional support to individuals, families, and carers navigating the challenges of allergy management. The team supports a wide range of conditions, including food allergies, respiratory allergies, eczema, anaphylaxis, and drug and venom allergies.

Beyond general enquiries, the Helpline connects people with Allergy UK’s wider services, from clinical support and Translation Cards to dietetic consultations and educational resources. More complex or medically sensitive cases can be escalated to in-house clinical experts, ensuring callers receive accurate, personalised guidance.

The Helpline plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between patients and the healthcare system, particularly given the unmet needs in allergy care across the UK. It also provides insight into the lived experiences of people with allergies, helping inform Allergy UK’s advocacy, education, and policy work.

Advisers are trained to support callers facing emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, frustration, isolation, and post-traumatic stress related to managing long-term conditions.

The Helpline is also a gateway to clinical services, including a virtual eczema clinic for parents and carers of infants and dietary advice clinics for families of children over five with suspected food allergies. Demand remains high, with appointments fully booked year-round.

“I just wanted to thank you again for your help in preparing me for my oral challenge test. The phone call really helped me face it, and your kindness was heart-warming.” Helpline Caller

Once again, a huge thank you to our amazing Helpline team.

24/02/2026

☃️Got a late-season ski trip booked?

Remember: a GHIC or EHIC will cover emergency treatment in the EU, but it doesn’t cover mountain rescue – and it won’t get you home if you’re injured.

Travel insurance is a must, even with a GHIC/EHIC.

For more guidance on GHICs, visit: https://ow.ly/TsZ550YgCU8

24/02/2026

22/02/2026

Upcoming Webinar – 26 March, 7–9pm

If your baby has recently been diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy (CMA), it’s normal to feel unsure about what comes next. Join Allergy UK for this free, expert-led webinar created to support parents and carers following a diagnosis.

What we’ll cover:
Recognising CMA symptoms and the importance of diagnosis
Allergy testing – what’s helpful and what to avoid
Feeding, weaning and safely reintroducing milk (including the milk ladder)
Live Q&A with our expert speakers

Free to attend | Online
Register using the link https://bit.ly/3NDe7N7

Supported by Nutricia. No editorial involvement.