Allergy Resources

We provide a range of information to help people who live with allergies, as well as for organisations who want to find out more about the issues that people with allergic disease face in their daily lives.

Featured Resources

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LeafletsFood AllergyFood Labelling

Decoding Food Allergy Labelling

Whether you have recently received a food allergy diagnosis or have been managing dietary restrictions for a while, navigating the...

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FactsheetsSkin Allergy

Nickel Allergy

Nickel allergy commonly develops following ear piercing and the use of metal jewellery. European Union legislation currently limits the amount...

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FactsheetsVenom AllergyAnaphylaxis

Wasp and Bee Sting Allergy

Wasps and bees fly around our countryside, cities and occasionally indoors usually from spring to autumn. There are many species...

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FactsheetsFood IntoleranceGastro-IntestinalCows Milk Allergy

Lactose Intolerance

What is lactose intolerance?  This is a common disorder arising from an inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) because of...

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FactsheetsFood IntoleranceGastro-Intestinal

Histamine Intolerance

An intolerance to histamine is thought to be due to a lack of an enzyme called diamine oxidase. In this...

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FactsheetsFood IntoleranceGastro-Intestinal

Food Intolerance

Food intolerances can take some time to diagnose. Although not life threatening, food intolerance can and often does, make the...

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FactsheetsLatex AllergySkin Allergy

Rubber Latex Allergy

This Factsheet aims to provide awareness of natural rubber latex allergy. The different types of natural rubber latex allergy will...

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FactsheetsSchoolChildhood Allergy

Starting a New School

Starting school, whether primary or secondary, can be a daunting experience for both parents and children. If a ‘new starter’...