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Allergy
UK
Information, advice and support for people with
allergies, food intolerances and chemical
sensitivities; includes details of NHS allergy
clinics and specialists.
Helpline: 01322 619898
Email: info@allergyuk.org
Website: www.allergyuk.org
Anaphylaxis
Campaign
Dedicated to raising awareness in the food industry
and the medical profession to ensure patients get
the best possible treatment and advice.
Tel: 01252 542029
Email: info@anaphylaxis.org.uk
Website: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
Allergies
Explained
Pictures, case histories and information about
allergic conditions, supplied by Dr H Morrow Brown,
a specialist in allergy and respiratory medicine.
Tel: 01332 331500
Email: morrow-brown@allergiesexplained.com
Website: www.allergiesexplained.com
Asthma
UK
Funds research and provides education and support
for people with asthma, their friends, teachers and
employers, and health professionals. Special club
for children under 12. Local branches. Publishes
booklets, leaflets and videos (including videos on
self-management of asthma in several Asian
languages).
Helpline: 0800 121 6244,
Email: info@asthma.org.uk
Website: www.asthma.org.uk
British
Lung Foundation
Information on a range of lung diseases, including
asthma. Runs the Breathe Easy Club, a nationwide
network which aims to improve the quality of life
for people with lung diseases.
Helpline: 0845 850 5020
Website: www.lunguk.org
Coeliac
Disease Society
Information and support services for people with
coeliac disease, including a food list of
gluten-free manufactured products.
Tel: 0870 444 8804
Website: www.coeliac.co.uk
Latex
Allergy Support Group
Information and support. Publications include a list
of everyday items that may contain latex.
Helpline: 07071 225838
Email: latexallergyfree@hotmail.com
Website: www.lasg.co.uk
National
Eczema Society
Support and information, including factsheets and
videos, to help improve the quality of life for
people with eczema and their carers. Raises funds
for research to identify causes and potential cures.
Helpline: 0800 089 1122
Email: helpline@eczema.org
Website: www.eczema.org
NHS
Direct
Information on diseases, treatments, self-help and
support groups, complaints procedures and
availability of NHS services.
Helpline: 0845 4647
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS
24
Confidential telephone health advice and information
service for people in Scotland.
Helpline: 0845 424 2424
Website: www.nhs24.com
National
Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit
Information about pollen and hay fever.
Tel: 01905 855200
Website: www.pollenuk.co.uk/index.html
Patients
Association
Advises on rights, complaints procedures and access
to health services.
Tel: 0845 608 4455
Email: helpline@patients-association.com
Website: www.patients-association.org.uk
SpecialistInfo.com
Information on NHS and private specialists,
hospitals and clinics in UK. Includes information on
availability, waiting times and maps of hospitals
and clinics.
Tel: 01423 562003
Email: info@specialistinfo.com
Website: www.specialistinfo.com
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