'Life-changing' peanut allergy treatment to be offered by NHS England
She added: "The treatment we received has meant that Emily is
“It was particularly noticeable at special occasions like birthdays, Christmas and on holidays where there are often special foods like cakes, ice cream and treats that invariable had warnings, ‘may contain peanuts’ or menus not in English.can go to parties and playdates with confidence, eat in restaurants without us having to call ahead to check the menu.
Up to 600 children aged four to 17 are expected to be treated this year as a result of the NHS England deal. Some 2,000 a year after that will be treated.NHS medical director, Professor Stephen Powis, said: “This pioneering treatment can be life-changing for patients and their families and, thanks to the deal the NHS has struck, people here will be the first in Europe to benefit.
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