Free workshops in Exeter for families with allergic children
If your family is affected by severe allergies then one of these free workshops is for you! Both workshops are being held at The Rougemont Hotel.
The workshops are free although donations are always gratefully received. Places should be booked in advance (details below).
Family Workshop - Saturday 20th April 2013, 1pm-5pm
This fun workshop aims to help parents and their allergic children, aged from 11 to 18, who are growing in independence by:
- Proving support and advice on assessing and managing the risks associated with living with food allergy
- Preparing for “letting go” and handing over responsibility to the allergic youngster
- A refresher on adrenaline auto-injector use
- The opportunity to meet others in a similar situation – throughout the afternoon there will be much discussion and sharing of experiences
Parent Workshop – Sunday 21st April 2013, 1pm-5pm
This informative workshop is for parents who have an allergic child aged from 3 to 10, and aims to:
- Help parents to assess the risks associated with living with food allergy
- Have increased confidence in making management decisions
- Prepare for transition to secondary school
Recent research has shown that allergies are on the increase. One in 50 young children across the UK has a nut allergy, with specific peanut allergy cases tripling in the last decade. Other severe allergies include egg, milk, kiwi, latex and insect stings.
For more information on these workshops or to book a place please go to the “events” page of our website: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk or contact Gill Elliott on 01252 893859 or email gill@anaphylaxis.org.uk.
