Paediatric allergy
What we do
We diagnose, treat and manage all aspects of allergic disease in children up to 16 years of age.
Our service offers a full range of allergy diagnostic tests, including skin prick and RAST testing, and also carry out food challenges and drug provocation tests.
We offer subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinitus and subctaneous immunotherapy to desensitise children with severe reactions to bee and wasp stings.
We give families comprehensive information about avoiding allergen exposure and the treatment of allergic disease. This is supported by patient literature and emergency management plans so allergic reactions can be safely managed at home and school.
Our clinical nurse specialists also offer training in the use of adrenaline autoinjectors.
We have a specialist allergy dietitian present in all clinics.
Please ensure your child does not take any antihistamine medicine for at least four days before their appointment, as this may interfere with the skin prick test results.
During the clinic visit, your child may be seen by a doctor, clinical nurse specialist and/or dietician. Most children stay in the department for an average of one and a half hours.
Preparing for your appointment
Please ensure your child does not take any antihistamine medicine for at least four days before their appointment, as this may interfere with the skin prick test results.
During the clinic visit, your child may be seen by a doctor, clinical nurse specialist and/or dietician. Most children stay in the department for an average of one and a half hours.
Location
Third floor, Cheyne Wing, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
- Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 4647
Patient Information Leaflets
Conditions we treat
Paediatric allergy specialises in treating hypersenitivity reactions. Conditions treated include:
- food allergy
- eczema
- asthma
- rhinitis
- urticaria
- venom allergies
- latex allergy
- drug allergies
- anaphylaxis
- inhalant allergies.
Booking a patient at King's
Appointments for this service are made via the national Choose and Book system. Please see the Choose and Book page for more information.
Other ways to refer
Routine Referrals
Not applicable.
Emergency Referrals
For urgent referrals, tel 020 3299 4647.
Acute allergic emergencies should be referred to the Emergency Department.
Other Queries
For advice and guidance for urgent and routine referrals, contact the Allergy Co-Ordinator on 020 3299 4647.
Referral Forms
There are no referral forms for this service.
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Job Title |
|---|---|
| Dr Nicola Brathwaite | Consultant Paediatric Allergist |
| Miss Rebecca Elder | Senior Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Mrs Sarah Heath | Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian |
| Dr Susan Leech | Consultant Paediatric Allergist |
| Miss Gemma Scanlan | Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist |