Support groups
The following organisations have been selected for your information. Please note that the list is by no means exhaustive.
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Allergy UK
- Helpline: 01322 619898
- Email: info@allergyuk.org
- Website: www.allergyuk.org
Information, advice and support for people with allergies, food intolerances and chemical sensitivities; includes details of NHS allergy clinics and specialists.
Anaphylaxis Campaign
- Tel: 01252 542029
- Email: info@anaphylaxis.org.uk
- Website: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
Dedicated to raising awareness in the food industry and the medical profession to ensure patients get the best possible treatment and advice.
Allergy and Allergies Agency
- Tel: 01276 510648
- Website: www.allergy-network.co.uk
Web-based allergy resource maintained by Dr Adrian Morris with in-depth information on most of the common allergies.
Allergies Explained
- Tel: 01332 331500
- Email: morrow-brown@allergiesexplained.com
- Website: www.allergiesexplained.com
Pictures, case histories and information about allergic conditions, supplied by Dr H Morrow Brown, a specialist in allergy and respiratory medicine.
Aspergillus Trust
- Email: info@aspergillustrust.org
- Website: www.aspergillustrust.org
Charity to raise awareness of diseases caused by the fungus aspergillus
Asthma UK
- Helpline: 0800 121 6244,
- Email: info@asthma.org.uk
- Website: www.asthma.org.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).
British Lung Foundation>
- Helpline: 0845 850 5020
- Website: www.lunguk.org
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.
British Red Cross
- Tel: 0844 412 2804
- Website: www.redcross.org.uk
Among many other services, runs first aid training courses throughout the UK.
Coeliac Disease Society
- Website: www.coeliac.org.uk
Information and support services for people with coeliac disease, including a food list of gluten-free manufactured products.
Health and Safety Executive
- Information line: 0845 345 0055
- Website: www.hse.gov.uk
Latex Allergy Support Group
- Helpline: 07071 225838
- Email: info@lasg.org.uk
- Website: www.lasg.org.uk
Information and support. Publications include a list of everyday items that may contain latex.
National Eczema Society
- Helpline: 0800 089 1122
- Email: helpline@eczema.org
- Website: www.eczema.org
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.
NHS Direct
- Helpline: 0845 4647
- Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Information on diseases, treatments, self-help and support groups, complaints procedures and availability of NHS services.
NHS 24
- Helpline: 0845 424 2424
- Website: www.nhs24.com
Confidential telephone health advice and information service for people in Scotland.
National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit
- Tel: 01905 855200
- Website: www.pollenuk.co.uk/index.html
Information about pollen and hay fever.
Patients Association
- Tel: 0845 608 4455
- Email: helpline@patients-association.com
- Website: www.patients-association.org.uk
Advises on rights, complaints procedures and access to health services.
St Andrew's Ambulance Association
- Tel: 0141 332 4031
- Email: firstaid@staaa.org.uk
- Website: www.firstaid.org.uk
Among other services, offers first aid training for people in Scotland.
St John Ambulance
- Tel: 020 7324 4000
- Email: info@sja.org.uk
- Website: www.sja.org.uk
Among other services, offers first aid training for people in England and Wales. Look in your phone book for the branch nearest you.
SpecialistInfo.com
- Tel: 01423 562003
- Email: info@specialistinfo.com
- Website: www.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.
