On-line discussion of allergy within the NHS
University of Plymouth & the Devon Partnership Trust
25th January – 1st February 2012
The programme is open to people living with allergy and health professionals. It only takes 2-3 hours participation in total, beginning with a 1-hour live webcast (6-7pm Wed 25 Jan) & discussion forum access. The forum remains open for a week for new topic discussions and concludes with a final 1-hour live webcast (6-7pm Wed 1 Feb).
Check in at:
www.stakeholdersonline.org.uk
Advance Nutrition Cookery Workshops with Christine Bailey
Centre for Nutrition Education
Wokingham, Berkshire
Saturday 11th February
Vegetarian and Vegan cookery day
Saturday 10th March
Gluten-free solutions
Sunday 17th June
Allergy-free cooking
Contact: chris@cnelm.co.uk
On-line food allergy forum
Action Against Allergy, Talk Health and NHS Choices
21 – 27th February 2012
Questions will be answered by Drs Adam Fox and Helen Brough from the paediatric allergy team at Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and by adult allergy consultants, Drs Rubayat Haque and stephen Till.
To post questions and read other questions/answers, log in from
www.talkhealth.com
Develping allergen-free products and ingredients
FI Conferences
Bloomsbury - London WC1
14th March 2012
• Evaluating allergen-free products and ingredients in the context of health and nutrition trends in Europe - Michelle Berriedale-Johnson - FoodsMatter sites and FreeFrom Food Awards
• Evaluating the current market for allergen-free products - Key trends and opportunities for the food and beverage industry – David Jago - Director of Insight & Innovation, Mintel
• Briefing: The fundamentals of allergen management and labelling
• Panel discussion: Evaluating the new opportunities offered by allergen-free products and the challenges that need to be overcome to capitalise on them
Kate Stein, Technical Manager, Marks & Spencer
Paddy Cronin, Commercial Director, UCB/Livwell
Eileen Steinbock, Head of Health and Nutrition, Brakes
Nick Smallwood, Senior Business Manager, Swedish Glace
• Overcoming Technical Reformulation & NPD Challenges – 4 case studies
More information
www.fi-allergenfree.com
Allergy Academy – Paediatric Allergy - alumni day
London
27th March 2012
The Allergy Academy's "Practical Paediatric Allergy" Course has run annually for the past 3 years. This year they are running a study day for the alumni of these courses to provide an update regarding the management of a variety of paediatric allergic diseases, new diagnostic techniques and to consolidate the lessons learned from the 3 day course.
Moreinformation at
www.allergyacademy.org
6th Allergy Academy Food Study Day
London
26th April 2012
Aimed at health professionals who regularly see children with food allergy in their day to day practice. Some of the UK's leading experts as well as internationally acclaimed allergists will deliver the interesting, up-to-date and interactive lectures.
This event is free of charge.
Moreinformation at
www.allergyacademy.org
On-line hay fever and environmental allergy forum
Action Against Allergy, Talk Health and NHS Choices
27th April – 3rd May 2012
Questions will be answered by Drs Adam Fox and Helen Brough from the paediatric allergy team at Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and by adult allergy consultants, Drs Rubayat Haque and Joanna Lukawska.
To post questions and read other questions/answers, log in from
www.talkhealth.com
Impact of coeliac disease & gluten sensitivity in nutritional therapy
Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Richmond - London
28th April 2012
• Learn the difference between gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease, and how prevalent they are today
• Discover how gluten sensitivity can underlie many common symptoms and health problems
• Learn about diagnostic testing, to help accurately identify gluten sensitivity, and about nutritional intervention to help manage coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance
Moreinformation at
www.ion.ac.uk
Allergy Academy – Anti-IgE – a practical guide
London
1st May 2012
This study morning takes a highly practical approach to the use of Anti-IgE in the management of asthma and other allergic disease. Places at this event are restricted to ensure an interactive workshop approach with both Adult and Paediatric aspects considered.
Moreinformation at
www.allergyacademy.org
Allergy Academy – Practical Allergy in Primary Care
London
1st May 2012
An interactive study day for General Practitioners
Moreinformation at
www.allergyacademy.org
Allergy Academy – Study day for non-health professionals
London
3rd May 2012
The King's College Allergy Academy believes that it is essential that non-health care professionals are also well informed regarding allergic diseases which may be encountered in many different walks of life. This study day is targeted at people with no health care background and aims to improve knowledge regarding what constitutes an allergy, the impact on patients and their families, what are facts and what are myths and know when to seek advice.
Moreinformation at
www.allergyacademy.org
Gluten-free cookery course at the River Cottage
All day gluten-free cookery course with nutritionist Naomi Devlin
Axminster, Devon
Tuesday 19th June
Gluten-free cookery - includes 3 course lunch
To book contact: www.rivercottage.net
The difficult to manage allergy patient
The Allergy Research Foundation
London (Royal Society of Medicine)
7th November 2012
• The Allergy Patient – Prof Jonathan Brostoff – London
• Difficult Asthma – Prof David Price – Aberdeen
• Severe Rhinosinusitis and Co-morbid Asthma – Prof Claus Bachert – Ghent
• Chronic Allergic Gut Disorders – Dr Neil Shah – London
• Chronic Urticaria and Angioedema – Prof Marcus Maurer – Berlin
• Severe Atopic Eczema – Dr Susan Chan – London
• Acute Food Allergy and Desensitisation – Dr Andrew Clark - Cambridge
• Panel Discussion on 4 nominated ‘Difficult Cases’
All available Speakers – Chairman – Prof David Price
Contact: www.allergyresearchfoundation.org
On-going events and meetings - UK
Crafty Chefs Workshops for ChildrenHaslemere
-England
Series of children's workshops, all nut free, catering for children with allergies.Contact: info@buddingbakers.co.ukwww.buddingbakers.co.uk
Anaphylaxis Campaign
Adult/Youth Workshops - jane@anaphylaxis.org.uk
Local Meetings (44)1252 373793 mandy@anaphylaxis.org.uk
General information - www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
Coeliac Fairs
Contact: (44)1494 796115 - a.godfrey@coeliac.co.uk
General information - www.coeliac.co.uk
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