Odette is an Advanced Nurse Specialist for Children and Young People in Dermatology and Allergy at University Hospital Dorset, appointed in 2009. Odette has extensive paediatric nursing experience spanning over 30 years. In her current role, Odette leads and manages the children’s dermatology service, whilst continuing to provide independent nurse-led clinics for both dermatology and allergy patients. Odette has a degree in allergy, making her a highly specialist nurse practitioner. As well as her busy role looking after children and their families, she also gives her time to teach and share her knowledge. Odette also works alongside Dr Helen in her private clinic.

Penny Barnard is a state registered dietitian who specialises in paediatric food allergy & gastroenterology. She lives in Hampshire & has two children. She started her career after graduating from the University of Surrey with a BSc honours degree in Nutrition & then a PhD from the University of Southampton. She has both academic & clinical experience in the field of nutrition with over 25 years’ experience of working in food allergy as a paediatric dietitian for the NHS. She began working in the NHS as a dietitian in primary care but quickly found her dream job working in paediatrics, where her passion for managing children with food allergy began. Penny first met Dr Helen when they were both studying for their allergy degrees!

Penny currently undertakes a weekly allergy clinic with a consultant paediatrician and allergy specialist nurse & manages hospital-based and home oral food challenges. As well as this she has been involved in writing milk and egg allergy guidelines.

Lucy Upton is a leading UK Paediatric Dietitian, with over 12 years of experience embedded in the NHS and Private Practice.  She is passionate about championing the nutritional health of babies and children of all ages.   Lucy has gained a wealth of clinical experience supporting children and their families in a range of NHS settings, from GP clinics and schools to Specialist Children's Hospitals. Lucy's experience to date has led her to present nationally and internationally on a range of children's nutrition topics, and she is a guest lecturer at Coventry University and Birmingham City University. Lucy is a trained media spokesperson and contributes regularly to the written and recorded national press, including features on the BBC Breakfast Sofa.

Lucy is passionate about supporting all parents with confidence surrounding their child's nutrition and feeding!  She has a popular and active Instagram account aiming to empower parents through education, and cut through nutrition nonsense often found online!  She is now also the director of The Children's Dietitian Ltd, running private 1:1 clinics, providing webinars, courses and free resources to help navigate the tricky world of feeding children.

Francesca is a chartered clinical psychologist, specialising in paediatrics and child development. She has worked in some of the UK’s leading children’s hospitals and currently works at Great Ormond Street Hospital. After working in a children’s allergy service, Francesca developed a keen interest in this area.

Research shows us that children with allergies can experience higher levels of anxiety, lower mood and reduced quality of life than their peers, yet psychological support for allergies is often neglected from children’s treatment plans.  Allergy anxiety cannot always be addressed in the same way as other anxieties, as in most cases the worries associated with allergies are very real. However, this does not mean it cannot be supported. Learning ways of recognising anxiety and having practical tools and strategies to manage will go a long way in leading you and your child to a fulfilling life and not one ruled by fear. Francesca will show you how to manage the anxieties associated with allergies and eczema, and help guide you to improve their life.