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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
Allergy and Allergies Agency
Web-based allergy resource maintained by Dr Adrian Morris with in-depth information on most of the common allergies.
Tel: 01276 510648
Website: www.allergy-network.co.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
Aspergillus Trust
Charity to raise awareness of diseases caused by the fungus aspergillus
Email: info@aspergillustrust.org
Website: www.aspergillustrust.org
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
British Red Cross
Among many other services, runs first aid training courses throughout the UK.
Tel: 0844 412 2804
Website: www.redcross.org.uk
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
Health and Safety Executive
Information line: 0845 345 0055
Website: www.hse.gov.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
St Andrew's Ambulance Association
Among other services, offers first aid training for people in Scotland.
Tel: 0141 332 4031
Email: firstaid@staaa.org.uk
Website: www.firstaid.org.uk
St John Ambulance
Among other services, offers first aid training for people in England and Wales. Look in your phone book for the branch nearest you.
Tel: 020 7324 4000
Email: info@sja.org.uk
Website: www.sja.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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This page was last reviewed in March 2009.
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