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Latex Allergy Support Group
P O Box 27
Filey
YO14 9YH
Tel (helpline): 07071 225838 - only available 7pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday.
Web: www.lasg.co.uk
The Latex Allergy Support Group is a charity with the following aims:
- To raise awareness of latex allergy amongst the general public and in particular, healthcare workers.
- To provide a national support network for those affected by latex allergy.
- To push for investigation into the increased incidence of latex allergy, the indentification of 'at risk' groups and the unnecessary contact with known sensitising agents.
The group is involved in the following activities:
- Information sheets for allergy sufferers which cover various subjects from the legal employment rights of sensitised employees to going to school.
- Stickers for use on medical and dental records to increase visible warning of latex allergy.
- Newsletter, Bouncing Back, for members to share and exchange information.
- Regularly updated 'Latex List' which includes everyday items which may contain latex and, where possible, suggests alternatives.
- National helpline (number and times above).
For further information, contact the above address.
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