Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Pack: Urticaria Day 2026

Allergy UK is joining UDAY 26 by providing new resources focusing on chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

Urticaria Day (UDAY) is an opportunity to raise awareness of urticaria across the world to help improve the lives of patients and to progress understanding. The theme of UDAY 2026 is ‘Take Back Control – From Itch to Understanding’ highlighting the real impact of urticaria beyond what is visible.

As the national patient organisation for people living with all types of allergy, Allergy UK is joining UDAY by providing resources that we hope you find useful and display for your patients, so we can support them beyond the clinic space.

These resources focus particularly on chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). For many people living with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), the persistent itch, swelling and unpredictable flare-ups, affect sleep, daily life and emotional wellbeing. But, with the right support and treatment plan, many people can achieve good symptom control and regain confidence in managing their condition.

As the national patient organisation for people living with all types of allergy, Allergy UK regularly hears from people who believe their CSU is caused by allergy. However, CSU is not caused by allergy, and this common misconception highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of the condition. This is why, as a charity, we provide information and support for people living with CSU and are proud to support Urticaria Day (UDAY) 2026, a global awareness campaign taking place on 1st October. Under this year’s theme, Take Back Control: From Itch to Understanding, the campaign highlights the often unseen impact of urticaria.

Our aim is to empower people living with CSU, and increase awareness of this condition and its impact on daily life.

Healthcare professional resources:

Patient resources: