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Natural Rubber Latex Allergy -
The Latex Allergy Support Group in the UK
Join your national support group
If you have an unusual condition like latex allergy, you will benefit from joining a self-help group. For groups in the USA, see our main page on latex. In the UK there is a national self-help group, the Latex Allergy Support Group.
The Latex Allergy Support Group
As a self-help group, the organisation's focus is the support of members through the sharing of information and personal experiences.The Latex Allergy Support Group has three aims:
- To raise awareness of latex allergy amongst the general public, and
specifically healthcare workers
- To provide a national support network for
those affected by latex allergy
- To push for investigation into the
increased incidence of the allergy, the identification of 'at risk' groups and
the prevention of unnecessary contact with known sensitising agents
The group exists to support all who are affected by latex allergy and, as well as individuals who are sensitised and their families, the group's membership includes occupational health personnel, dermatologists, immunologists and allergy specialists.
Formed in December 1996, the group publishes a newsletter, 'Bouncing Back', and fact-sheets focusing on advice about going into hospital, to the dentist, attending school and the rights of individuals who are sensitised to latex at work.
For further information about the group and membership details contact the secretary
The Latex Allergy Support Group
PO Box 27
Filey
Y014 9YH
UK
Telephone Helpline no: 07071 225838 (from 7pm - 10pm)
Fax: not known
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This page created on: 28 Sep 1997. Modified 5 Dec 2000 (change of address, URL).
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