Based in the Queen’s Centre at Castle Hill Hospital, the East Yorkshire Adult Immunology and Allergy Unit provides a comprehensive clinical service to a population of £1.2 million across East Yorkshire and North and North East Lincolnshire as well as parts of North, West and South Yorkshire.
We consult patients with allergic and immunological conditions such as hay fever, food allergies, autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiencies.
We provide a comprehensive clinical service including immunodeficiency and general immunology clinics, allergen immunotherapy and biological treatments.
We also carry out skin prick testing, allergy specific blood tests and drug and food testing.
“All nurses and consultant really kind and helpful. Extremely efficient and friendly.”
Anonymous patient
Clinics
We offer an extensive outpatients service which incorporates all aspects of Immunology and Allergy investigations, diagnosis, research and treatment, ensuring close collaboration with other departments including Chest medicine, ENT, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases.
The work of the department is supported by a highly specialised Clinical Immunology UKAS accredited Laboratory conducting a wide range of tests to diagnose and monitor allergic and immunological conditions.
Our clinics are run by highly experienced doctors and nurse specialists and include the following:
General Allergy Clinics
To investigate patients with common allergies such as hay fever, asthma, food allergy, urticaria (rash) and angioedema (swelling).
Allergen Immunotherapy Clinic
To perform subcutaneous or sublingual desensitisation with allergens to patients with major inhalant and insect venom sensitivities.
Anaphylaxis Clinic
To investigate patients suffering with systemic allergic reactions and provide expert training in the use of self-injectable adrenaline devices.
Drug Allergy Clinic
To investigate adverse reactions to prescribed and over the counter medications.
General Immunology Clinic
For patients with suspected autoimmune conditions, primary or secondary immunodeficiencies and hereditary angioedema.
Immunoglobulin Infusion Clinic
To support hospital based immunoglobulin replacement therapy for patients with diagnosed antibody deficiency and to provide home therapy training to patients willing to have their immunoglobulin treatment at home.
Day unit
The nurses within the allergy department support regular clinics including a variety of immunotherapy treatments, drug testing, food challenges and biological therapies. Where applicable, we provide appropriate training to empower patients to self administer treatment in their own homes. We are proud of the supportive relationship we have with our patients and always ensure safety and effective monitoring is maintained.
Did you know?
Our department is actively involved in teaching both medical and nursing students and we participate in several research projects including international multi-centre trials.
We are one of the largest allergy centres in UK providing sublingual (oral) desensitisation with inhalant allergens.
We have received accreditation from QPIDS (Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services)
Research
We maintain secure local databases of patients who are undergoing treatment and investigations, this allows for regular auditing of our department against both local and national standards ensuring a gold standard level of care.
We contribute to the BRIT national database for patients who are receiving allergen immunotherapy or biologic therapies such as Omalizumab.
Contact us
Queens Centre,
Castle Hill Hospital,
Cottingham,
East Yorkshire,
HU16 5JQ
For any queries about your condition or treatment contact our allergy nurses and cvre-coordinators on 01482 461079 (Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays and public holidays)
For administrative and appointment queries contact our allergy secrateries on 01482 461312 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, excluding bank holidays and public holidays)
If you require advice regarding your condition outside of our working hours, please seek assistance from your GP or Local Emergency department. Call 999 for emergencies or 111 for NHS telephone advice