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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FactsheetsEczemaSkin Allergy

Biologic therapies for Eczema

Atopic eczema is a very itchy, dry inflammatory skin condition. In healthy skin the skin barrier (top layer of the skin)...

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FactsheetsEczemaSkin Allergy

Eczema, Triggers and Irritants

Eczema can be mild, moderate or severe and treatment of the condition will depend on its severity. There is currently...

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FactsheetsSkin AllergyEczema

Allergy to Cosmetics

The purpose of cosmetics and toiletries is to make us look good and feel clean. They are used safely by...

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FactsheetsSchoolChildhood Allergy

Understanding Anxiety in Children

This Factsheet explores the vicious cycle of anxiety, how to manage the physical sensations of anxiety and the link between...

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FactsheetsSchoolChildhood Allergy

Guidance for Early Years Settings

Early Years care is defined as all childcare settings, including childminders, preschools and nurseries, for children from birth to five...

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FactsheetsSchoolChildhood Allergy

COVID-19 at School

Schools have a big task planning for the return to school this year and whilst it is important that measures...

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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...