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.

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’...

Sacha's Story

Sacha's Story

Four years ago, Sacha Bell offered her two-year old son, Indigo a Brazil nut to taste and watched in horror...

Rose's Story

Rose's Story

As a new mum, Rose Porter was anxious to get everything right for her new baby boy – and she...

Sarah and Max

Sarah and Max

My eldest child, Max, has multiple food allergies and eczema. I first suspected Max had a food allergy the third...

Judith's Story

Judith's Story

Ruben and his dad went to the cinema. Ruben had an allergy to cow’s milk, so he was really careful....

Willow's Story

Willow's Story

My name is Willow, and I am 11 years old. I was diagnosed with a milk and soya allergy at...