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Living with Anaphylaxis
Allergy UK's resources on anaphylaxis provides the most up-to-date guidance on anaphylaxis and AAIs. Knowing how to recognise the early signs of anaphylaxis and administer AAI’s can save a life.
Allergy UK and MedicAlert® Unite to Create a “Circle of Protection” for Millions Living with Allergies
A new partnership combining prevention, preparedness, and emergency response to support people with allergies at every stage of life.
Allergy UK and MedicAlert® have joined forces to create a pioneering “Circle of Protection” for the millions of people living with allergies across the UK.
This partnership brings together Allergy UK’s leading expertise in prevention and education, including practical tools such as translation cards, with MedicAlert®’s life-saving Medical ID service, including a 24/7 emergency line for first responders and nurse-verified medical records.
Together, the two organisations ensure that individuals are supported before, during, and after an allergic event, whether navigating everyday life, travelling abroad, or transitioning to independent living.
By combining knowledge with preparedness, the partnership aims to empower people with allergies to live with greater confidence, independence, and peace of mind.
“Living with allergies often means planning for the ‘what if’ especially when you’re far from home or unable to communicate your needs. Allergy UK’s translation cards give individuals, parents, and carers a voice in those critical moments, helping them be understood anywhere in the world. When a medical emergency strikes, MedicAlert®’s medical IDs and emergency response services make vital information instantly accessible – even if someone can’t speak.
Together, we’re creating a ‘Circle of Protection’, supporting people before they travel, standing with them in vulnerable moments, and ensuring they’re never alone, with reassurance, confidence, and the freedom to live life fully.” – Simone Miles, Chief Executive, Allergy UK
Rob Burley, Chief Executive for MedicAlert comments, “Our continued partnership with Allergy UK will allow more people to benefit from the potentially lifesaving MedicAlert service and have greater confidence to visit the places and enjoy the things they love doing as a result. Bringing together MedicAlert’s IDs and service with Allergy UK’s translation cards gives a true ‘Circle of Protection’, anywhere you go.”
Find out more about MedicAlert® here
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Anaphylaxis Action Sheet
Anaphylaxis can happen quickly and without warning, knowing what to do could save a life. Our Anaphylaxis Symptoms & Action Sheet helps you recognise the signs of a severe allergic reaction and take the right action in an emergency.