Hope Drake, a character in Waterloo Road, suffered a severe anaphylactic shock and tragically died due to her severe dairy allergy. The incident occurred when she consumed a cake at school that contained dairy, which was accidentally given to her after new teacher Darius Donovan mixed up the dairy and non-dairy options. This event was a poignant storyline meant to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of food allergies, especially in school settings. Hope's death had a significant emotional impact on the school community, including her grandmother Stella Drake, the headteacher, and her school friends. The show collaborated closely with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to ensure an accurate portrayal of food allergy challenges and the necessity for emergency responses in schools.