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Immunology and Allergy
Contact: (0191) 282 0770 - Sister T Green, Senior Immunology Nurse Specialist
The North East’s Regional Immunology and Allergy Unit is based at the RVI and is one of the largest units of its kind in the UK. We see patients from all across the North of England from Cumbria in the West, into North Yorkshire, the Borders and into Scotland who experience a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from common allergic conditions such as hay fever and food allergies to more complex auto immune diseases and serious immune deficiency problems which may require admission to hospital for specialist care and treatment.
Extensive range of specialist clinics to diagnose and help you manage your condition
Our specialist clinicians and nurse specialists provide a wide range of clinics which assess, investigate and manage immune system disorders and allergic conditions for patients which include the following:
- Immunoglobulin Infusion Clinic providing regular infusion treatment for patients who have long-term antibody deficiency resulting in a compromised immune system and consequent inability to fight infection. Our specialist nurses also provide home therapy training to enable some patients to infuse their treatment in the comfort and convenience of their own homes.
- Primary Immunodeficiency Clinic providing assessment and ongoing clinical management of patients with rare primary immune diseases. We also provide seamless transitional care for young adults with primary immune diseases transferring from the Regional Paediatric Immunology Department.
- Medical and Nurse Led Allergy Assessment Clinic providing assessment and management of allergies involving allergen skin prick testing for a wide range of allergic conditions including nut, dairy, pollen, animal dander, house dust mite, latex, drug and venom allergy.
Committed to providing safe, up-to-date clinical care
We have established links with organ based specialist departments in chest medicine, dermatology, gastroenterology and ENT throughout the Trust.
We undertake a wide range of research projects enabling the department to take part in a variety of national and international, multi-centre drug trials in the field of allergy and primary immune deficiency.
Contact us
If you would like any further information regarding any aspect of this service please do not hesitate to contact:
Dr G P Spickett Sister T Green
Consultant Clinical Immunologist Senior Immunology Nurse Specialist
Telephone: (0191) 282 5517 Telephone: (0191) 282 0770
