Useful links
This page provides links to websites relating to Natural Rubber Latex (NRL). Please note that the Latex Allergy Support Group is not responsible for and cannot guarantee the accuracy of information on sites we do not manage.
British Association of Dermatologists
Patient Information Gateway - for answers to many questions relating to latex allergy.
> http://www.bad.org.uk/desktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1029
Patient Information Gateway - for answers to many questions relating to latex allergy.
> http://www.bad.org.uk/desktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1029
Care Fusion
Global manufacturer & distributor of medical and surgical supplies, including latex free products.
> http://www.carefusion.com/
Global manufacturer & distributor of medical and surgical supplies, including latex free products.
> http://www.carefusion.com/
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive's role is to prevent death, injury and ill health to those at work and those affected by work activities. The website has a dedicated area for advice on Latex Allergy.
> http://www.hse.gov.uk/latex/index.htm
The Health and Safety Executive's role is to prevent death, injury and ill health to those at work and those affected by work activities. The website has a dedicated area for advice on Latex Allergy.
> http://www.hse.gov.uk/latex/index.htm
NHS Plus & Royal College of Physicians - Clinical Standards guidelines
"Latex Allergy - Occupational aspects of management" - Clinical Standards documents, as published by the Royal College of Physicians and NHS Plus.
> http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/contents/f0ba0178-f790-48e8-a764-b319357f974a.pdf
"Latex Allergy - Occupational aspects of management" - Clinical Standards documents, as published by the Royal College of Physicians and NHS Plus.
> http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/contents/f0ba0178-f790-48e8-a764-b319357f974a.pdf
Roberts Jackson Solicitors
Roberts Jackson Solicitors is a legal practice established and located in the North West of England. We have over 20 years experience in providing legal services to clients nationally in areas such as Industrial Disease and Personal Injury. We are committed to providing high quality legal services to all our clients and pride ourselves on our strong reputation, forward thinking and energetic approach. We support the aims and objectives of the LASG Charity and our aim is to raise awareness in support of those affected.
> http://www.robertsjacksonclaims.co.uk
Roberts Jackson Solicitors is a legal practice established and located in the North West of England. We have over 20 years experience in providing legal services to clients nationally in areas such as Industrial Disease and Personal Injury. We are committed to providing high quality legal services to all our clients and pride ourselves on our strong reputation, forward thinking and energetic approach. We support the aims and objectives of the LASG Charity and our aim is to raise awareness in support of those affected.
> http://www.robertsjacksonclaims.co.uk
Molnlycke Health Care
Leading providers of single-use surgical & wound care products.
> http://www.molnlycke.com/gb/
Leading providers of single-use surgical & wound care products.
> http://www.molnlycke.com/gb/
Ansell Healthcare Europe: Research Forum
Ansell provide an online educational & training resource to healthcare organisations.
> http://www.anselleurope.com/medical/index.cfm?page=spec-prog_nrl&lang=EN
Ansell provide an online educational & training resource to healthcare organisations.
> http://www.anselleurope.com/medical/index.cfm?page=spec-prog_nrl&lang=EN
MDRC: Surgical Glove Testing
Medical Disposables Resource Centre website, with links to surgical glove testing.
> http://www.smtl.co.uk/MDRC/Gloves
Medical Disposables Resource Centre website, with links to surgical glove testing.
> http://www.smtl.co.uk/MDRC/Gloves
BUDEV
BUDEV B.V. is a Dutch Research and Development company, founded in 1995. BUDEV's primary focus has been on developing a method to reduce the four major natural rubber latex (nrl) allergens which have been clinically proven to cause Latex Allergy (Type 1). This research has resulted in the development of the breakthrough MPXXTM technology.
> http://www.budev.com
BUDEV B.V. is a Dutch Research and Development company, founded in 1995. BUDEV's primary focus has been on developing a method to reduce the four major natural rubber latex (nrl) allergens which have been clinically proven to cause Latex Allergy (Type 1). This research has resulted in the development of the breakthrough MPXXTM technology.
> http://www.budev.com
Medibands
New style inexpensive alert wrist bands, colour coded for easy identification.
> http://www.mediband.com/Allergy-Bracelets/c37/cat-index.html
New style inexpensive alert wrist bands, colour coded for easy identification.
> http://www.mediband.com/Allergy-Bracelets/c37/cat-index.html
Superglove - Latex Free Gloves
Latex free gloves from BM Polyco Limited.
> http://www.superglove.co.uk/medical/#
Latex free gloves from BM Polyco Limited.
> http://www.superglove.co.uk/medical/#
Royal College of Physicians
Professional body, representing over 20,000 physicians, that aims to improve the quality of patient care by continually raising medical standards. Link to their Latex guidelines:
> http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/clinical-standards/ohceu/Pages/OHCEU-guidelines.aspx
Professional body, representing over 20,000 physicians, that aims to improve the quality of patient care by continually raising medical standards. Link to their Latex guidelines:
> http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/clinical-standards/ohceu/Pages/OHCEU-guidelines.aspx
TUC - The Latex Summit Report
Latex Allergy: A Meeting of Minds
Held at Congress House, London WC1 on Monday, 20 May 2002
> http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-5219-f0.cfm
Latex Allergy: A Meeting of Minds
Held at Congress House, London WC1 on Monday, 20 May 2002
> http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-5219-f0.cfm
The Anaphylaxis Campaign
Provides guidance and information for people affected by life-threatening allergies, and raises awareness among schools, food producers and health care workers.
> http://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/home.aspx
Provides guidance and information for people affected by life-threatening allergies, and raises awareness among schools, food producers and health care workers.
> http://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/home.aspx
AfPP - Association for Perioperative Practice
Charity that works to enhance skills & knowledge within operating departments & sterile services departments.
> http://www.afpp.org.uk/home
Charity that works to enhance skills & knowledge within operating departments & sterile services departments.
> http://www.afpp.org.uk/home
RCN - Home
Providing nurses with professional advice on latex allergy and occupational exposure.
> http://www.rcn.org.uk/
Providing nurses with professional advice on latex allergy and occupational exposure.
> http://www.rcn.org.uk/
Infection Prevention Society
Promoting the advancement of education in infection prevention and control.
> http://www.ips.uk.net/
Promoting the advancement of education in infection prevention and control.
> http://www.ips.uk.net/
Mallergies - Food Allergy website (USA)
A U.S. based website, Mallergies is an interactive site focusing on the latest trends in food allergies. Dynamic, informative and complete, mallergies is the online resources to use and access daily from the comfort of your home.
> http://www.mallergies.com/
A U.S. based website, Mallergies is an interactive site focusing on the latest trends in food allergies. Dynamic, informative and complete, mallergies is the online resources to use and access daily from the comfort of your home.
> http://www.mallergies.com/