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BAD ( British Association of Dermatologists)
The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is a charity whose charitable objects are the practice, teaching, training and research of Dermatology.
BDA (British Dietetic Association)
The BDA is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce. It is a trade union and professional body representing the professional, educational, public and workplace interests of their members.
BSACI (British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology)
The BSACI is the national, professional and academic society which represents the specialty of allergy at all levels. Its aim is to improve the management of allergies and related diseases of the immune system in the United Kingdom, through education, training and research.
BSI (British Society for Immunology)
The BSI’s main objective is to promote and support excellence in research, scholarship and clinical practice in immunology for the benefit of human and animal health and welfare. The BSI seeks to help British Immunology accomplish the highest possible goals.
EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, EAACI, is an association including over 50 National Allergy Societies, more than 9,500 academicians, research investigators and clinicians, from 121 different countries.
EFA (European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations)
EFA is a European alliance of over 30 allergy, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients’ associations representing 30% of European citizens currently living with these diseases.
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department. Their job is to use their expertise and influence so that people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and honest.
IANG (Immunology and Allergy Nurses Group)
The Immunology and Allergy Nurses group is an organisation that aims to maintain links between Immunology & Allergy Nurses working in the UK and Ireland.
NASG (National Allergy Strategy Group)
The National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) is an alliance of the professional organisation BSACI (British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology), the patient charities, Allergy UK and the Anaphylaxis Campaign, and industry partners.
RCGP (Royal College of General Practitioners)
The RCGP is the professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and overseas. It is committed to improving patient care, clinical standards and GP training.
RCN (Royal College of Nursing)
The Royal College of Nursing is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. It represents more than 435,000 nurses, student nurses, midwives and health care assistants in the UK and internationally.
RCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Founded in 1996 and now with about 17,500 members across the world, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health plays a major role in postgraduate medical education, professional standards, research and policy.
RCP (Royal College of Physicians) – Medical Care
A resource for all clinicians and managers working in the NHS. The resource provides support for designing services, developing physicians and improving quality and medical leadership.
RSM (Royal Society of Medicine)
The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the country’s major providers of postgraduate medical education.
SAAG (Schools Allergy Action Group)
Helping schools establish an effective structure for whole school policy development and monitoring for those affected by allergies.
