Useful LinksAllergy CharitiesAllergy UK Helpline: 01322 619898 www.allergyuk.org Allergy UK, 3 White Oak Square, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AG Fact sheets available to download or order.
Anaphylaxis Campaign Helpline: 01252 542029 www.anaphylaxis.org.uk PO Box 275, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6SX Local support groups are run by members of the Anaphylaxis Campaign who have volunteered their time to enable other members to get together and share experiences of living with severe allergy. Many of the groups meet regularly and children are often welcomed. Parent workshops and other events run countrywide. Other useful websiteswww.allergyaction.org : Action Against Allergy has a page of useful expressions in several languages. www.allergyfacts.org.au : great Australian site specialising in children's allergies. Features cartoon characters and children can send messages to others with similar experiences. www.allergyinschools.co.uk : designed specifically for schools and pre-schools by the Anaphylaxis Campaign. Includes a sample school protocol to download. www.anaxphylaxis.org : great Canadian site. A positive, practical guide to anaphylaxis which aims to help the whole family. www.insectstings.co.uk : personal accounts and information on insect stings.
Breast Feeding:NCT Breastfeeding helpline: 0870 444 8708 La Leche League 24 hour helpline: 0845 120 2918 MedicalAnapen: www.anapen.co.uk Epipen: www.epipen.co.uk Medic Alert: 020 7833 3034 www.medicalert.org.uk Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Allergy Clinics: For a list of NHS allergy clinics look on www.bsaci.org or call the Allergy UK helpline NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Stockists of kit for allergy sufferers:Kidsaware: 0870 2202452 www.kidsaware.co.uk YellowCross: 01252 820321 www.yellowcross.co.uk Medicare Plus: 01737 226384 www.medicareplus.co.uk Supermarkets - 'Free From...' lists
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