“Immunotherapy in Clinical Practice”, Tuesday 11th October, St Thomas’ Hospital

Allergen immunotherapy has now been around for 100 years!  However, it still represents one of the most exciting areas in the field of allergy at present.  Doctors now have the potential to give their patients access to both subcutaneous and sublingual desensitisation products for different pollens, insect venoms and a number of non pollen allergens. Unfortunately service provision for allergy immunotherapy in the UK still lags considerably behind that of other parts of Europe.  This day will be built on last year’s highly successful event and will draw together some of the world’s leading expects in the field.

This interactive morning session will see the group split into adult and paediatric groups for a highly practical session on delivery of both subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy with the aim of helping doctors develop the skills and confidence needed to start bringing these treatments into their clinical practice.  A case based discussion will tie all of the practical information together.  We will also discuss the practicalities of commissioning for immunotherapy.  Places will be limited to ensure small group interactivity. 

There is also an afternoon programme “Immunotherapy – The Cutting Edge”  which will be an exciting look at the future of immunotherapy.  Delegates can choose to attend the whole day or either half day.