Stories and Case Studies

There are so many ways to support the work of Allergy UK. Read some of our inspirational stories below from our amazing supporters.

Danielle 's Story

Danielle 's Story

When Danielle started feeling unwell, she was at first diagnosed with two health conditions – but the problems continued. A...

Bradley’s story

Bradley’s story

Fourteen-year-old Bradley lives with food allergies and dreams of opening a restaurant which caters for all allergies AND he still...

Elise's Story

Elise's Story

I have allergies to wheat, cow’s milk, eggs, nuts and sesame seeds, plus I have asthma and eczema. I have lived with allergies all my life,...

Tanna family

Tanna family

For the Tanna family, managing eight-year-old Shyla’s complex allergies is a daily challenge.   Their allergy story started two years ago when Shyla...

Racine's story

Racine's story

Racine has multiple allergies to food and non-food items including nuts, fruits, dairy, eggs, fish, seeds, house dust mites, moulds,...

Willow's Story

Willow's Story

When author Sylvia Buck heard about the daughter of a friend who had multiple allergies she wanted to help. Willow,...

Libby's Story

Libby's Story

Libby Evans, aged 23, graduated this year from university with a multimedia and journalism degree. She has a severe peanut...

Rex's story

Rex's story

Nine year old Rex has been allergic to peas and lentils for several years and knows to avoid them –...

Sandra's Story

Sandra's Story

Sandra Shacklock, 68, from Nottinghamshire, discovered that she had an allergy to nuts 15 years ago – after a lifetime...

Sammie's Story

Sammie's Story

As a busy working mum of four, Sammie Martin, 34, adds being alert for allergens to her daily ‘To Do’...