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Founded by Professors George Du Toit, Gideon Lack & Adam Fox we strive to deliver responsive services backed by a wealth of experience & collaboration.

10/10/2026

You are allowed to find this hard.

Living with food allergy can bring a lot of worry for families.

Checking labels. Eating somewhere new. Starting school. Birthday parties. Holidays. Making sure medication is always close by.

And then, as children get older, learning when to step back and let them start managing some of those things for themselves.

It can be a lot. We know that because we speak to ACE families every day.

➡️ You can be confident managing your child's allergy and still worry.

➡️ You can be well prepared and still think about the 'what ifs'.

➡️ You can want your child to become more independent and find letting go difficult.

This , we want to recognise that side of food allergy too.

Good allergy care isn't only about avoiding a reaction, but about helping children and their families live well with food allergy.

So, to every allergy family navigating the worries alongside the everyday moments, we see you. 💜

You are allowed to find some days harder than others, and both the ACE and Allergy Assist team are here for you. Our Lead Psychologist Dr Karen Murphy also shares further advice, guidance and support on her channels - Dr Karen Murphy- Allergy Psychologist

Share this with someone who might to hear it today 💜

09/10/2026

At ACE, supporting the allergy community is at the heart of everything we do.

Living with allergies can bring questions at all sorts of moments. At home, at school, when trying a new food, managing eczema or asthma, or preparing for a trip away.

Allergy Assist gives families access to specialist allergy support through one easy-to-use app.

Families can connect with our specialist allergy nurses through messaging, telephone and video appointments, with support across food allergy, eczema, asthma, hayfever, weaning and everyday allergy management.

Our nurses are supported by ACE’s wider multidisciplinary team, including all three founding professors; Professors Adam Fox, George Du Toit and Gideon Lack.

With Gold and Platinum membership options available, Allergy Assist is another way we can help families feel informed and supported as they navigate everyday life with allergies.

Sign up to Allergy Assist via the contact form on our Allergy Assist web page - https://allergycentre.co.uk/allergy-assist/

07/10/2026

Closing out Anaphylaxis Awareness Week with a reminder about 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 anaphylaxis is, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 reactions can look, and the 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 to take to keep our friends and family safe.

It has been great to see advice and education shared far and wide over the last week, but it's important that this advocacy doesn't stop here, to help create a world where everyone feels safe, included, and able to take part 💜

01/10/2026

Anaphylaxis Awareness Week starts today and is a great opportunity to advocate for those with allergies, as the community comes together to ensure that there is a 'sense of belonging' for all.

Working so closely everyday with children who live with food allergies, we also recognise the importance of raising fellow advocates from a young age, starting with understanding and recognising symptoms. This is important at school, in the playground, at a party or in the park... because knowledge and understanding keeps our friends safe 💜

We are delighted to share educational resource sheets designed specifically for children - search for Small Voice Big Difference on our website, or follow the link in stories!

If you've heard your own little one describe anaphylaxis in other ways, please pop them below and perhaps we can add this to the chart 💜

30/09/2026

ACE families, what are your top tips for appointments at Duchess Street? What do you bring with you, or what should new ACE families look out for?

We know this little table is well loved, along with our drawing station and bookshelves....and, yes, the hot chocolate machine 😉 Any other tips to share? We'd love you to pop them in the comments! 💜

30/09/2026

Oral Immunotherapy isn't about forgetting that an allergy exists, but finding ways to unlock confidence, reassurance, protection... and possibility 💜

Treatment is individual, and outcomes will differ, but for many families, increasing tolerance to an allergen can change so much. It means:

- Confidence to try a new restaurant
- Reassurance for a child feeling anxious being somewhere new
- Protection at a birthday party
- Possibility of what being 'bitesafe' means for future independence

If you're wondering whether OIT could be an option for your child, speak to our team about the treatment pathways available at ACE, or explore in more detail on our website.

And thanks to everyone who shares their experiences with us! Hearing that OIT is life-changing is a wonderful reflection 💜

29/09/2026

24/09/2026

We asked about our first year in Duchess Street, and this is what he told us! 🎉

Any questions about our Duchess Street site, research, diagnostics or how to register your interest for Oral Immunotherapy? Drop them below!

18/09/2026

❓DID YOU KNOW: Mast cells are special cells that help protect your body.

They’re a bit like tiny security guards, always keeping watch for things that might cause trouble.

If you have an allergy, your mast cells can sometimes mistake something harmless, like peanut, or chickpea, or milk, for something dangerous 🚨

When this happens, they sound the alarm and release something called histamine. Histamine can cause allergy symptoms like itching, swelling, hives or sneezing.

So where does Oral Immunotherapy come in? 🌱

OIT helps teach your immune system not to sound the alarm so easily.

By giving your body tiny, carefully controlled amounts of an allergen, OIT can help mast cells become less sensitive and less likely to react.

Over time, it’s a bit like teaching those security guards:
“It’s okay, you don’t need to sound the alarm!”

ACE families - keep a close eye out for Marcell appearing around Duchess Street 👀

17/09/2026

The Allergy Assist app offers members an expert allergy team, in your pocket. For whenever you need help with your child’s allergies, eczema, asthma, hayfever, and more!

We are proud to have created a user-friendly app that can be personalised to your child with an Allergy Action Plan, medications prescribed for next day delivery, and access to a large collection of patient advice, videos and resources - all designed to support your management of allergic conditions.

Choose from two membership tiers:

💛 Gold membership (£75 per month) offers instant chat with an expert experienced nursing team, from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday, with unlimited video / phone appointments. In addition, you are invited to join the Allergy Collective virtual support group, run by our Lead Psychologist, Dr Karen Murphy, every two months.

🩶 Platinum membership (£150 per month) includes all Gold-tier benefits PLUS weekend consultations and instant chat 10am-2pm Saturday & Sunday, and annual appointments with a leading allergy dietician and psychologist.

Minimum 12 month contract | Sign up via our website

Allergy Assist is open to all! Any questions? Please leave a comment 💜

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