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Vision The Vision of Allergy N I is for an environment
in which all individuals with allergies live full, confident and vibrant lives.
Mission The Mission of Allergy N I is to increase the support and information available to people with allergies and their families
in Northern Ireland.
What We Do The following activities will be held at our Support Centre and in various venues throughout N. Ireland:
Workshops for parents/carers: covering concerns and issues relevent to you and
providing strategies to help you move forward.
Workshops for children
P2-P7: brothers and sisters of the allergic child can also participate in this fun way of finding out more about
allergies.
Workshops for young people aged 11-18 years: covering
topical issues for allergic teens.
Meetings with relevant speakers:
we extend a warm welcome to members and non-members at all of our meetings.
'Nut-Free'
Halloween party for children aged 0-11 years (if still in Primary school): while all food is nut free we also
provide food that is free from other allergens. This is a chance for all allergic children to feel part of and enjoy
Halloween activities in a safer environment. (As with all our activities involving younger children, at least one parent/child
will be asked to remain with their child).
Regional Newsletter for members:
a quarterly edition will keep everyone up-to-date with what's happening around the Province. Members are encouraged
to contribute via articles, eating out and holiday experiences etc.
Raising
awareness of allergies: this is carried out via the media, posters, leaflets, annual Allergy Awareness Week,
the Young Person of the Year Award, speaking to staff and students in schools, colleges etc as well as lobbying for improved
allergy services in N. Ireland.
Putting parents in touch with each other
to share experiences: if you would like to speak to someone with similar experiences to you, let us know and this
can be arranged.
Provide advice and support to members: This
is undertaken in various ways through our Support Centre, helpline and as part of a wide range of activities.
Fundraising: this is essential as we do not receive any funding and can also be used
to raise awareness.
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| Andrea Barrett, Director and Maureen Paul, Chief Executive Allergy N I with Karin McCormick, Diageo |
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