Children and Young People's Allergy Network Scotland

Health Visiting Webinar: Food allergies and their management

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Wednesday 1st March 2023
9:00am – 12:30pm

This webinar is targeted at Health visitors and others working with infants, young children, and their families.

Supporting parents in feeding their infant or young child is an important part of health visiting practice. However, food allergy can be a concern for some parents therefore awareness of possible food allergies and intolerances is important for health visitors. This webinar aims to develop your understanding of a range of food allergies and how health visitors can best support parents caring for their child with a food allergy.

This webinar aims to develop your understanding of:
• Cow’s milk protein allergy
• Lactulose intolerance
• Milk substitutes
• Egg, peanut, and wheat allergies

Presenters:
• Rachel Allen, Paediatric Dietitian – NHS Grampian
• Juliet Dykes, Allergy Nurse Specialist – NHS Lothian
• Maria Mitchell, Paediatric Dietitian – NHS Lothian

 

To register for the webinar please click here