Allergy UK
Allergy UK the operational name of the British Allergy Foundation; are leading national medical charity providing advice, information, and support to people with allergies, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity. Acting as the 'voice' of allergy sufferers, representing the views and needs of those affected by this multi organ disease.
Allergy UK aims are:
- Promoting wellbeing for people with allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity by way of knowledge and support via a dedicated helpline.
- Empowering people with allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity to take control of and manage their condition.
- Enabling people with allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity to receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment through education of healthcare professionals and the provision of dedicated services.
- Working with supporters and volunteers in raising awareness of allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity.
- Educating corporate bodies in the need for products suitable for allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity sufferers.
- Conducting on-going medical and social research into the causes and impact of allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity, and producing reports that enable Allergy UK to lobby parliamentary bodies and decision makers to provide better allergy services for sufferers.