Adult & children's allergy services - Since 1982
Children's Allergy Services (Paediatrics)
The London Allergy Clinic provides a comprehensive diagnostic and management service for infants, children and adolescents with suspected or confirmed allergic conditions. We welcome patients from birth up to 18 years of age in the paediatric clinic. Our service is led by clinicians with specialist training in both paediatrics and allergy medicine.
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
​We assess and manage a broad range of paediatric allergic conditions, including:
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Cow’s milk protein allergy
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Egg and nut allergies
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Eczema in children
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Hay fever and pollen allergies
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Asthma and wheeze
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Delayed food reactions
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Allergy-related gastrointestinal symptoms
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Urticaria and angioedema in children
We offer expert diagnosis, advice and care as well as allergy testing.
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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