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.

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,...

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 –...

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...

Lucy's Story

Lucy's Story

Lucy had bad eczema from when she was just a few months old. At around three months old, it was...

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...

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...