Assessment, testing where the history warrants it, and a written management plan.
What is involved
Suspected food allergy, hay fever and allergic eczema
Allergy assessment starts with a detailed history, because testing without one produces false positives and unnecessary exclusions. Where testing is indicated we do skin prick testing in clinic, with the result available before you leave. Every child with a confirmed allergy goes home with a written plan, and where adrenaline is prescribed we show you and any carers how to use it.
What the appointment includes
Before you come
The earlier measurements and the vaccination record in it are genuinely useful and rarely available anywhere else.
Everybody forgets at least one. We would rather go through a list than have you remember in the car park.
It changes how we run the appointment. Most of an examination can be done on your lap.
Rashes and swellings never appear at the appointment. A photograph on your phone is real evidence.
Checklist
What to bring
We hold same-day appointments every day for children who are unwell. Ring the clinic and describe what is happening and how long it has been going on, and the team will find the right slot.
Appointments
Tell us your child’s age and what is worrying you, and we will book the right clinic and the right length of appointment.