Not all the information you can see online, in apps and on social media is accurate therefore we have created some lists of websites, apps and people to follow with good information on allergies which we hope you will find useful.
General allergy
Asthma
Eczema
Emergency identification
Medic Alert www.medicalert.org.uk
https://www.sostalisman.co.uk/
Bands / Jewellery: www.sostalisman.com.uk
Carry bags for foods and medications
Anaphylaxis Information
Anaphlyaxis Campaign www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/information-training/allergywise-training/
Beat Anaphylaxis www.beatanaphylaxis.co.uk
Epipen www.epipen.co.uk
EURneffy https://eurneffy.co.uk/
Jext www.jext.co.uk
Guidance for schools
The Department of Education provide guidance for schools around food allergy and have links to a range of resources: Allergy guidance for schools – GOV.UK
Allergy UK have produced advice for schools, parents and pupils about food allergy: For Schools and Childcare Settings | Allergy UK | National Charity
The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation have produced a range of free resources to enable children and school staff to feel safe and supported: Welcome to NARF Allergy School, Teaching Children About Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis UK have developed a Safer Schools Programme to provide schools with knowledge and expertise to support pupils with allergies: Safer Schools Programme for Allergy Management | Anaphylaxis UK
Medical conditions at school: www.medicalconditionsatschool.org.uk
Anaphylaxis Campaign’s training programme for school nurses: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/allergywise/allergywise.aspx
Food allergy
Nice Guidelines for Food Allergy: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG57/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Food Allergy Support Groups: www.mumsnet.com
Eating Out / Hotels: www.allergyfreepassport.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allergytravels/
Translation Cards: http://www.food-info.net/allergy.htm
Allergy Alert Services: www.alert4allergy.org
www.food.gov.uk (Food Standards Agency)
Allergy-free food suppliers
Goodness Direct www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
Dietary Needs Direct www.dietaryneedsdirect.co.uk
Plamil Foods www.plamilfoods.co.uk
Granovita www.granovita.co.uk
Gastro allergy / intolerance support
Coeliac UK www.coeliac.org.uk
Eosinophilic oesophagitis Support Group https://apfed.org/about-ead/egids/eoe/
IBS Network www.ibsnetwork.org
Recipe websites
Social media
For those of you who use Twitter there are lots of people to follow who can give useful information on latest research, free from recipes and latest updates in allergy:
Local medical team
Great North Childrens Hospital @GreatNorthCH
Newcastle Hospitals @NewcastleHosps
Organisations / charities
Allergy UK @AllergyUK1
Asthma UK @AsthmaUK
Anaphylaxis Campaign @anaphylaxiscoms
Medic Alert @medicalertuk
Haydn’s Wish @haydnswish
Allergy parents and advocates
Food Allergy Mum @foodallergyuk
Lauana Hunter @Myallergyboy
Heather Gowland/Allergy Action @AllergyAction
Allergy Lifestyle @AllergyLifestyl
National healthcare professionals:
Doctors
Dr George Du Toit @GoAllergy
Dr Dave Stukus @allergykidsdoc
Dr Adam Fox @DrAdamFox
Dr Sakina Bajowala @allergistmommy
Dr Sophie Farooque @LondonAllergy
Dietitians
Rosan Meyer @PaedDietitian
Carina Venter @VenterCarina
Lisa Waddell @lis_wad
Rachel Wood @rachelpaeddiet
Nancy Swan @NancySwanRD
