Allergy: Homerton

HaringeyIslington
Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by Thursday, 25 January 2024. The information shown here may be outdated.

The Homerton Adult Allergy Service is an Improving Quality in Allergy Services (IQAS) accredited specialist allergy service providing a holistic diagnostic and therapeutic service for people with allergic disease.

Please note that only the following Haringey and Islington practices are able to refer to the service:

  • Abernethy House Surgery
  • Bridge House Medical Practice
  • Cheshire Road Surgery
  • Clerkenwell Medical Practice
  • Elizabeth Avenue Group Practice
  • Evergreen Primary Care Centre
  • Fernlea Surgery
  • Hanley Primary Care Centre
  • Highbury Grange Medical Practice
  • Islington Central Medical Centre
  • JS Medical Practice
  • Lawrence House Surgery
  • St Ann's Road Surgery
  • Medicus Health Partners (Forest Road Group)
  • Mildmay Medical Practice
  • Morris House Group Practice
  • Ritchie Street Group Practice
  • River Place Health Centre
  • Sobell Medical Centre
  • Staunton Group Practice
  • The Miller Practice
  • The Mitchison Road Surgery
  • The Ordnance Unity Centre for Health
  • The Vale Practice
  • Tynemouth Medical Practice
  • Westbury Medical Centre
  • West Green Road Surgery
  • Winchmore Hill Practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

Patients aged 16+ with:

  • food allergy/oral allergy syndrome
  • allergic rhinitis
  • chronic spontaneous urticaria and angioedema
  • drug allergy
  • latex allergy
  • venom allergy
  • unexplained allergy/anaphylaxis.

Exclusions

  • food intolerances
  • difficult asthma
  • eczema/dermatitis/rashes
  • contact dermatitis
  • mast cell activation syndrome
  • immunodeficiency
  • chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia
  • multiple chemical sensitivity.

How to Refer

Letter

Referral methods: e-Referrals

Referral to the service is via Advice & Refer using the Advice & Guidance pathway on eRS. Directly bookable services for allergy will be closed.

See Downloads for guidance on how to use Advice & Refer.

For any non-clinical queries relating to Advice & Refer, contact vanita.patel1@nhs.net


Locations

Homerton University Hospital

Service Feedback


Downloads



Review date: Thursday, 25 January 2024