Severely Allergic Girl Ventures Beyond A&E to Try New Foods
Girl with Severe Allergies
The girl with severe allergies has to try new food outside A&E.
Parental Concerns
Seren's parents have to try new food in hospital car parks due to her severe allergies.
Gemma and Nick had to wait for an ambulance after Seren had bad reactions to food at home.
Healthcare Challenges
The Welsh government is conducting a "scoping exercise" to improve services for people with food allergies.
Early Signs
Seren's parents first noticed her allergies when she was three months old due to her sore skin and eczema.
Treatment and Support
Seren has required treatment with an EpiPen multiple times and faces challenges in identifying food triggers.
Access to Care
The family has faced challenges in accessing specialized allergy services, with limited options in their area.
Advocating for Allergy Awareness
The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation emphasizes the importance of allergy awareness and the need for increased specialist clinics.
Government Action
The foundation calls for a UK government-appointed allergy tsar to address the growing "allergy epidemic" and improve access to care.
Conclusion
Living with severe allergies poses challenges for individuals and families, highlighting the need for improved healthcare services and awareness.
