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Allergy

Action Against Allergy

Action Against Allergy was established in 1978 to help those suffering from any kind of allergy. Its aim is to advance understanding, awareness and recognition of allergic medical conditions and allergy-related illness, and the actions needed for research, diagnosis and treatment.

Who for: Anyone
Referral: Self
Cost: �15-00 per annum

Contacts

Website: http://www.actionagainstallergy.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8892 4949

Informationline: 020 8892 2711

Fax: 020 8892 4950

Allergy UK

Allergy UK is the country's leading national medical charity dealing with allergy. They can provide up to date information on all aspects of allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity.

Fully trained helpline staff are able to guide clients to the appropriate specialist and provide practical advice and support in managing symptoms.

Who for: Anyone
Referral: Self
Cost: No charge

Contacts

Website: http://www.allergyuk.org/

Helpline : 01322 619898

The Anaphylaxis Campaign

Thousands of people in the UK have life-threatening allergic reactions to peanuts and many other foods. The condition is known as anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Campaign was set up to help them.

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a charity and membership-based organisation which provides information and guidance, primarily to its members and to potential members, but also to the media, health professionals and food companies.

The organisation also has a strong campaigning role, particularly in the areas of product labelling and allergy services.

Contacts

Latex Aware - Latex Allergy Support Group

Latex is harmless to most people. But for some, like other things in nature - shellfish, bee stings, peanuts, venom - latex can cause health problems.

There are two types of allergic reactions. One to the latex protein, a natural component of rubber (Type I reaction), and the other to the chemicals used in processing natural rubber products (Type IV reaction).

The effects of latex allergy can range from a mild rash to an anaphylactic shock. Anaphylyaxis can lead to death if untreated. The Latex Allergy Support Group exists to help those afftected by a latex allergy.