Paediatric Allergy Committee

Summer is here and we were pleased to have had our recent meeting in hybrid fashion, with a number of us meeting in ‘3D’ after a long time. It was wonderful to spend some time together in Birmingham discussing our current projects, but also taking some time to chat over lunch and see some of the local sights.

We continue to engage with a number of projects. Most recently we completed an Allergy Action plan for FPIES which will be available on the BSACI website soon. This has been reviewed and endorsed by FPIES UK. The best practice guidance for delivery of Palforzia ® is nearly complete, with a final set of statements in review.

Our plan for developing a national set of paediatric allergy service standards stalled during the pandemic, but we now have a timeline for getting these produced. Our first step will be to prioritise key outcomes that are relevant and measurable. We really want to hear from our paediatric members, so look out for the online survey to let us know which outcomes matter to you.

Transition is a key part of our work and we work closely with the transition working group. Claudia Gore and myself met with patient engagement officers from RCPCH and RCP who are keen to engage with us to collaborate to develop a robust transition process for the young people we look after. Our plans include development of UK specific, BSACI badged healthcare transition material and to advance a pragmatic pathway for healthcare transition in allergy.

Finally, the statement to highlight the impact of the cost of living crisis on patients with allergy was completed and released to BSACI members. This included some template letters to assist patients in getting additional support for health needs.

Once again thanks to all our members who continue to contribute to ensure that the care of children and young people with allergic disease is the best it can be.