Allergy

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About Allergy

The following links take you to the information pages about Allergy. These pages are rated as good quality information.

NHS Website - Information about Allergies ; Asthma and Allergy, food

Patient UK - Information about Allergies, Hay fever ; Skin prick allergy test

British Dietetic Association - Fact sheet on Food allergies and intolerances

Separate pages on  Asthma, Infectious diseases and Skin disorders 

Local Information

Around Hounslow & Isleworth

Action Against Allergy
A registered charity that can supply information packs and advisory leaflets on a wide range of allergy subjects, including non-allergenic products, and details of your nearest allergy clinic.
PO Box 278, Twickenham TW1 4QQ, Tel: 020 8892 4949/2711

London

Anaphylaxis Campaign
Offers support and guidance on anaphylaxis. Dedicated to raising awareness in the food industry and the medical profession to ensure that patients get the best possible treatment and advice. Has an information video on anaphylaxis for parents, teachers and child carers. contact: Anaphylaxis UK,1 Alexandra Road,Farnborough,Hampshire,GU14 6BU,Helpline: +44 (0) 1252 542029,Admin: +44 (0) 1252 546100

Allergy UK
Provides information, advice and support for people with allergies. Publishes details of NHS allergy clinics and the specialists involved. Tests products that may be of practical help to people with allergies and can provide members with information about these. Has local support groups.  contact : Helpline on 01322 619898  email: info@allergyuk.org 

Asthma + Lung UK: helpline: 0300 222 5800. email: helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk

National Eczema Society
Provides support and information, including factsheets and videos, to help improve the quality of life for people with eczema and their carers. Represents the needs of people with carers and raises funds for research to identify causes and potential cures.Contact: National Eczema Society, 11 Murray Street, London NW1 9RE. Helpline on 0800 448 0818. Telephone: 020 7281 3553. general enquiry email address is info@eczema.org.

No Cow's Milk for me Thanks

The UK's first site for Lactose Intolerance sufferers and the milk allergic. Useful information on allergy tests and a bookshop. email:lactose.intolerance.enquiries@dial.pipex.com

Peak
Asthma UK organises PEAK medically supported holidays in specialised centres for people aged 6-30 who have asthma and/or eczema. Sponsorship available for people who would not otherwise have a holiday. Run jointly by the National Asthma Campaign and the National Eczema Society. Providence House, Providence Place, London N1 0NT.Tel: 020 7704 5892/5866

The MedicAlert Foundation: The MedicAlert provides a life-saving body worn identification service to individuals with hidden medical condition(s) and /or allergies. Healthcare and emergency professionals can access a Member’s personal and medical details at any hour by reverse charge call from anywhere in the world.  Freephone: 0800 581420 Email: info@medicalert.org.uk

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow

Useful Websites

Allergy UK

Asthma + Lung UK

Anaphylaxis UK  

Please let us know if links are not working or to add any other local support group information. Lat update 7/10/10