Paediatric allergy
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St George’s NHS Trust Paediatric Allergy Service offers a Consultant-led, comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment, investigation and management of children aged 0-17 years with allergic disorders.
We see approximately 500 new patients annually, predominantly referred from Primary Care, Paediatric Dermatology, ENT, Paediatric Gastroenterology, and via ward referral following admission.
What we offer
Diagnosis, investigation and management of:
- Anaphylaxis
- Food allergies
- Classical type I and type IV (Skin, GI and respiratory manifestations)
- Complex/multiple food allergies +/- FTT and eczema
- Oral Allergy Syndrome
- Grass Immunotherapy
- Peanut Immunotherapy for infants
A designated Paediatric Dietician advises on elimination diets and nutritional adequacy.
The Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist performs diagnostic Skin Prick Testing and provides Adrenaline Autoinjector training and Allergy Management Education.
Where necessary, Supervised Oral Food Challenges are performed on the Children’s Day ward.
- Aeroallergen related disorders
- Urticaria and angioedema – acute and chronic
- Latex allergy
We currently do not offer:
- Pollen or other aeroallergen immunotherapy
- Patch testing for contact dermatitis
- Management of anaesthetic or complex antibiotic allergies
Contact Details
Dr Rosy Wells – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290, Fax: 020 8725 3741
Email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Dr Michael Perkins – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290, Fax: 020 8725 3741
Email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Dr Sophie Vaughan – Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in Allergy
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290, Fax: 020 8725 3741
Email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Dr Lucy Thomas – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Asthma
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290, Fax: 020 8725 3741
Email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Sarita Fenton – Allergy Clinic Nurse Specialist
Specialty interest: Paediatric Allergy
Tel: 020 8725 2290, Fax: 020 8725 3741
Location
Key Staff
- Rosy Wells – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
- Michael Perkin – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
- Sophie Vaughan – Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in allergy
- Lucy Thomas – Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in allergy
- Sarita Fenton – Paediatric Allergy Clinic Nurse Specialist
- Louise Pattenden – Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Belinda Oyelade – Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Referrals
GP’s can refer through the e-Referrals Service.
Contact details
Dr Anne Christopher – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Asthma
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290 Fax: 020 8725 3741
email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Dr Rosy Wells – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290 Fax: 020 8725 3741
email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Dr Sophie Vaughan – Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in Allergy
Secretary Tel: 020 8725 2290 Fax: 020 8725 3741
email: childrens.secretariesC@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Sarita Fenton – Clinic Nurse Specialist
Specialty interest: Paediatric Allergy
Tel: 020 8725 2290- Fax: 020 8725 3741
Location
Key staff
- Anne Christopher – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Asthma
- Michael Perkin – Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
- Sophie Vaughan – Consultant in Paediatrics with an interest in allergy
- Sarah Bidgood – Paediatric Allergy
Referrals
GP’s can refer through the e-Referrals Service.
