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Upcoming - and on going - allergy and 'free-from' related events and conferences

 

Accredited Nurse Training Programme for Food Clinics
Foundation for Allergy Information and Research
London, Edinburgh/Inverness/Hawick
16th February to 25th March 2010 (London)
8th March to 23rd April 2010 (Edinburgh/Inversness/Hawick)

The training is organised for regional programmes for individual nurses or groups of six from PCTs at a cost of £425 per individual.
The Clinics will address the growing patient demand for help with food related problems. This is a key role for Nurses acting as coach and mentor in order to address major problems on a sustainable basis.


Contact: +44 (0)7976 262519
www.allergyresearch.info

 

Feeding Better Behaviour and Learning
Food and Behaviour Research
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (UK)
24th March 2010

‘Facing the Facts: Diet and performance in the 21st century’ and ‘Food, mood and the omega-3 story: what’s the real evidence?’ Dr Alex Richardson, (Founder/Trustee, FAB Research; Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford)
‘Nutrition and the brain: Can dietary changes improve behaviour and learning in our schools and prisons?’Professor John Stein, (Professor of Neurophysiology, University of Oxford; Chair of Dyslexia Research Trust)
‘Overcoming the ‘quick fix’ instinct: Human nature, commercial exploitation and strategies to help children (and the adults around them) survive and thrive’
Sue Palmer (Former Head Teacher; Author of ‘Toxic Childhood’)
‘How does food advertising affect eating behaviour, and who is most vulnerable?’
Dr Jason Halford, (Associate Director of the Kissileff Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behaviour, University of Liverpool)
‘Dietary approaches to ADHD, autism and related conditions’ and ‘Education, information and the psychology of food choices: Putting theory and best evidence into effective practice’ David Rex, (Child Health Dietitian NHS Highland)

Contact: +44 (0)1463 667318
www.fabresearch.org

 

Nutrition for Behaviour, Learning and Mood
Food and Behaviour Research
Edinburgh (UK)

Dr Roma Armstrong, Dr Paul Clayton, Professor Michael Crawford, Rachel Gow, Dave Rex, Dr Alex Richardson, Dr Frank Ryan
5th May 2010

Contact: +44 (0)1463 667318
www.fabresearch.org



The Allergy and Gluten-free Show
Olympia, London (UK)
21-23 May 2010

 ‘Allergy and Gluten Free Show 2010’, Britain’s only live event for the 18 million allergy and intolerance sufferers in the UK is now under  new ownership.  The new look show will be packed full of content, education, advice, products, therapies and treatments  for visitors to learn, understand, research and seek solutions for their allergies / intolerances. 
Read all about it – including free ticket offers.



Contact: www.allergyshow.co.uk



Celiac conference

Celiac Sprue Research Association
Student Union Building, Stanford University, CA (USA)
22nd May 2010

Contact: Kelly McKenna - Celiac Sprue Reseach Association

 

The Allergy Fair
RDS, Dublin (Ireland)
28-30th May 2010

The fair will deal with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of allergies and food intolerances including asthma, eczema, anaphylaxis and gluten intolerance offering a range of seminars from dieticians, nutritionists, allergy specialists and other health professionals.
Visitors can also enjoy live cooking demonstrations, showcasing a range of ‘free-from’ recipes and receive top tips on how to keep your home allergen free.

Contact: www.allergyfair.ie

 

A Celebration of DHA
Discovery, Achievement and Challenges for Global Health 40 years on
Royal Society of Medicine, London (UK)
27th May 2010
Starting in the early 1970s, several of the scientists presenting at this conference began producing robust experimental evidence supporting a requirement for omega-3 fatty acids for the brain. This one day survey of the evidence from 1970 up to today will
to celebrate the discoveries and achievements in this new field, and to open up the full potential for prevention and therapeutic applications of marine omega-3 fatty acids.


Contact: Rachel.gow@kcl.ac.uk

 

Diet, Brains and Behaviour: Making the Link
Food and Behaviour Research
Bristol (UK)

Dr Pauline Emmett, Professor Kevin Morgan, Dave Rex, Dr Alex Richardson, Professor John Stein
10th June 2010

Contact: +44 (0)1463 667318
www.fabresearch.org

 

Nutrition for Behaviour, Learning and Mood
Food and Behaviour Research
Oxfrod (UK)

Dr Paul Clayton, Professor Michael Crawford, Rachel Gow, Dr Margaret Rayman, Lord Nic Rea, Dr Alex Richardson, Professor John Stein
23rd September 2010

Contact: +44 (0)1463 667318
www.fabresearch.org




On-going events and meetings - UK


Crafty Chefs Workshops for Children
Haslemere - England
Series of children's workshops, all nut free, catering for children with allergies.
Contact: info@buddingbakers.co.uk
www.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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