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.

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,...

Sue's story

Sue's story

“My first anaphylactic shock was at the age of 19, shortly after giving birth. I was told I was allergic...

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,...

Laura’s story

Laura’s story

Mum, Laura Martin, took on the Great North Run with incredible strength and determination, all for her young daughter Rose,...

Angela's Story

Angela's Story

“I’m allergic to cats, dogs and horses. It’s easy for me to avoid cats and horses but dogs are trickier...

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...