Adult & children's allergy services - Since 1982
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Children's Allergy Services (Paediatrics)
The London Allergy Clinic provides a comprehensive diagnosis, allergy testing and treatment for a wide range of allergic and non-allergic conditions in children from birth onwards.
Allergy symptoms in children can often be complex or difficult to interpret. Our approach focuses on thorough clinical evaluation, evidence-based testing, and personalised management plans. Our goal is to provide clarity, reassurance and continuity of care for families navigating allergy concerns.
Our paediatric specialists
Dr Emily Derrick is a Consultant Paediatrician with specialist expertise in allergy. She is the Clinical Lead for Paediatric Allergy at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Her practice covers the full spectrum of childhood allergic disease, including cow’s milk protein allergy, nut allergies and other children’s food allergy. Her particular interest is eczema in children.
Dr Derrick is also trained in general paediatrics and is able to assess wider paediatric concerns that may arise during the consultation. This dual training enables her to offer a joined-up perspective on overlapping symptoms such as skin rashes, feeding problems or recurrent wheeze.
She is supported by Misbah Primett, a Paediatric Allergy Dietitian with a background in NHS allergy services. Misbah provides dietary advice for families managing food allergies and offers support with weaning, safe food reintroduction and nutritional adequacy in restricted diets.
Conditions We Commonly See
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Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA)
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Egg allergy
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Nut allergies (peanuts, tree nuts etc)
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All other food allergies including delayed food reactions
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Urticaria (hives) - cold induced/heat induced etc
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Eczema in babies/children
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Asthma in children
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Constipation
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Contact dermatitis
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Skin irritation
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Recurrent vomiting/unexplained symptoms
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Rashes of unknown cause
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Hay fever
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Pet allergies (cat, dog, rabbit, horse)
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Dust mite allergies
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And other forms of allergic rhinitis
We also cover poor weight gain/feeding concerns in babies and other general paediatric enquiries. ​
Dietetic Support
​To ensure the holistic care of young children, Misbah Primett is an allergy dietician who supports the care of children with allergies by offering tailored guidance on (amongst other things):
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Step-by-step instructions on the introduction of allergenic foods during weaning
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Use of hypoallergenic formulas
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Stepwise reintroduction plans, including the milk ladder
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Nutritional assessment and meal planning for restricted diets
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Support with navigating food labelling and catering in schools or nurseries
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