Avon

Noted (AI summary) The UK Health Security Agency states that responsibility for establishing systems related to food policy and anaphylaxis sits outside of their remit, and instead lies with the Food Standards Agency and the Health and Safety Executive. UKHospitality commits to carrying out a consultation with members on managing the risk of vegan dishes for people with hypersensitivity, and reflecting any recommendations in future updates to the Industry Guidance. The Food Standards Agency will focus on a smaller subset of priorities including Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL), improving information in the non-prepacked sector, and enabling a step-change in the knowledge, skills, and food safety culture of staff in the 'non-prepacked' sector through training. The Food and Drink Federation highlights existing guidance on allergen labelling, particularly regarding the differences between 'free-from' and vegan claims and will continue to support the work of the FSA. The British Retail Consortium supports members with label decisions but emphasizes company responsibility, noting challenges with 'free-from' and vegan definitions and the potential for unintended consequences with specific dietary statements. The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology will consider holding an educational event on food avoidance in relation to adults with eczema and will address the need for improved recording and analysis of anaphylaxis fatalities. The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the recommendation to establish a robust system of capturing and recording cases of food-related anaphylaxis and notes that data regarding all anaphylaxis-related deaths in England and Wales are documented by the Office for National Statistics and the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology also holds a register. The Royal College of Pathologists is updating its autopsy practice guidelines for suspected acute anaphylaxis to include contact details for the UKFAR and direct pathologists to report fatal anaphylaxis cases.

Noted (AI summary) The Department highlights resources such as Practitioner Health for healthcare workers and mentions national efforts to prevent suicide, including the cross-government strategy and investments in local prevention plans and bereavement services. They also reference the wellbeing support offer for healthcare staff and mental health hubs. The RCGP acknowledges the issue of suicide among health professionals and details the support and resources available, including Practitioner Health, The Doctors' Support Network, HHP Wales and the Sick Doctors Trust. They also collaborate with other stakeholders and are piloting a project supporting teams affected by sudden bereavement.