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Get behind our campaign to make indoor allergies more widely understood, so those affected can be better supported.
Indoor allergy is a term used to describe a range of allergens that can be found in home or indoor environments. The most common indoor allergens are houst dust mites, mould and pet. All homes, irrespective of how well kept they are, can be hosts to these allergens which are often invisible to the eye. That’s why for those living with an indoor allergy, there is often a heavy time and cost burden that comes with prevention, due to the excessive and frequent cleaning regime required to keep these allergens at bay.
Living with an indoor allergy can have a significant toll on someone’s physical health and mental wellbeing. For many people, their home is a safe haven, a place where they can catch their breath from our busy, demanding world. Imagine undertaking your daily tasks – eating, sleeping and getting ready for the day ahead, every day – in an environment which triggers physical discomfort, affects your breathing, and/or makes it difficult to rest? This is what it can be like for people with an indoor allergy that is poorly managed, all year-round.
The number of global deaths caused by indoor air pollution in 2020 (WHO, 2023).
have an indoor allergy (NHS Choices, November 2011).
living with an indoor allergy have been hospitalised because of their condition (Allergy UK, 2024).
It is a condition which affects up to 20% of the population. Find out how to get symptoms under control, how to reduce your exposure to the allergen and support someone who is affected.
Allergy UK produces several resources which aim to help you better understand and manage your indoor allergy; from clinical guides to product recommendations. We can even help you write to your landlord to report any issues which may affect your allergies.
If you have a mould allergy, it’s important to know that there are laws in place to help protect your health and ensure that your living space, even if you don’t own it, is safe and habitable. Both private and social landlords have legal obligations to address mould and dampness issues that could affect your well-being.
For Indoor Allergy Awareness Week 2024, Allergy UK has launched the ‘Wellcome Home’ bursary to provide air purifiers for households affected by indoor allergies. Our aim with the bursary is to support at least 100 households through this initiative in the first year.
From spreading the word and raising awareness, to taking on a fundraising challenge or writing to your MP, we've got lots of ideas on how you can help create a Wellcome Home for people affected by indoor allergies. Find out more
It is important to Allergy UK that we can engage with all people that are affected by allergic disease
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