Useful sources of information and advice for your constituents

On this page you will find factsheets on allergic conditions and how to manage them which may prove useful to your constituents. There is also information on Allergy UK’s dietitian service, translation card and Helpline services. Allergy UK’s Helpline is available Monday-Fridaybetween 9am-5pm on 01322 619898.

Information factsheets

• Allergy to cosmetics
• Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reaction
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema) triggers allergens and irritants
• Egg allergy
• Food allergy testing and diagnosis
• Food intolerance
• Fish and shellfish allergy
• Guidance for early years settings
• Health and well-being, social media and bullying
• Histamine intolerance
• House dust mite allergy
• Lactose intolerance
• Lipid transfer protein allergy
• Mustard allergy
• Nickel allergy
• Peanut allergy
• Pet allergy
• Reactions to wheat
• Rubber latex allergy
• Sesame allergy and other seed allergies
• Shopping and cooking for a restricted diet
• Soya allergy
• Starting a new school: Advice for parents and children
• Tree nut allergy
• Wasp and bee sting allergy

All other factsheets and resources for people with allergies.

In- house dietitian services

Over 25 per cent of calls to our Helpline calls are relate to food allergy, this has increased by 5% since last year. To provide clinical support to all these callers, Allergy UK has an established a Clinical Dietitian Advisor Clinic. That provides a weekly clinic to calls escalated from the Helpline for dietetic advice, appointments are given for a one-to-one discussion with the dietitian, with a letter written to the GP if necessary.

Helpline services

At Allergy UK, our helpline serves as a vital core service and is frequently the first point of contact for individuals seeking access to the comprehensive range of services we provide. Our dedicated helpline advisors offer valuable information to callers throughout the UK. Their assistance encompasses, but is not limited to, guiding callers to Allergy UK’s extensive resources and fact sheets, referring patients to our dietitian services when necessary, or, at times, simply lend a compassionate ear. Additionally, our helpline can also assist in connecting callers with leading allergy specialists provided by the health advisory board when specialised consultation is required.

Translation Cards for foreign travel

Allergy UK offer translation cards for constituents travelling abroad. The cards ensure that others are made aware of the individual’s allergy, despite any language barriers. Cards for over 150 different allergens are available in 35 languages:

Balinese, Bulgarian, Cambodian (Khmer), Chinese (Simplified), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Flemish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Lao, Malay, Maltese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Slovene, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Further details on the cards and travelling abroad with an allergy can be found here:

Translation Cards