Same-Day Allergy Care
Same-day assessment of mild and moderate allergic reactions, hives, contact dermatitis, and non-severe reactions to food, medication, or insect stings — by experienced emergency medicine doctors. Adults and children aged 1 and over.
Adult consultation £110 · child consultation £95. If you have any breathing difficulty, throat tightness, swelling of face/lips/tongue, dizziness, or collapse — this is anaphylaxis. Call 999 immediatelyor attend A&E.
When We Can Help
Common mild and moderate allergic presentations we see — not for anaphylaxis or any reaction with breathing or circulation involvement (those need 999 / A&E).
Itchy, raised, red welts that come and go — often after food, medication, infection, or unknown trigger. Examination, antihistamine guidance, and identification of the most likely trigger.
Red, itchy rash from skin contact with an irritant or allergen (jewellery, plants, cosmetics, cleaning products) — diagnosis, prescription-strength topical treatment, and trigger-avoidance advice.
Localised swelling, redness, and itch after a wasp, bee, or insect sting that's painful but not progressing systemically — pain management, antihistamine guidance, monitoring plan.
Rash or hives after starting a new medication, with no breathing difficulty or systemic symptoms — assessment, advice on whether to continue or stop the drug (with GP coordination), and antihistamine plan.
Mild rash, itch, or stomach upset after eating, with no airway involvement — assessment and advice. For investigation of suspected food allergy, we'd refer to specialist allergy services via Centennial.
Children with hives, mild eczema flares, or mild allergic rashes — paediatric examination and child-appropriate treatment.
Important Safety Information
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Don’t come to us — call 999 or attend A&E directly if any of these apply:
For more on anaphylaxis recognition, see NHS guidance on anaphylaxis. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms are mild or severe, treat as severe and call 999 — reactions can progress quickly.
Call 999Your Visit
When the symptoms started, what you ate, drank, took, or were exposed to in the hours before. Allergy history, current medications, and any previous reactions.
Skin examination of the affected areas, photographs taken with consent for the medical record, and observation for any developing systemic features.
Transparent Pricing
Consultation fee: £110 adult / £95 child — covers the full assessment.
Antihistamines or topical steroid prescription (if needed): private prescription via on-site pharmacy.
Adrenaline auto-injector (if clinically indicated): private prescription.
Time on site: typically 20–40 minutes for a routine consultation.
Insurance: detailed receipts provided.
After Your Visit
Common Questions
Anaphylaxis involves the airway, breathing, or circulation — face/lip/tongue swelling, throat tightness or closing, wheeze or noisy breathing, severe difficulty breathing, dizziness or collapse, vomiting with rash. Any of these means call 999 immediately. Mild reactions stay in the skin (hives, rash, itch) without breathing or circulation involvement, and are safely managed in private urgent care.
Yes — go to A&E directly, not to us. Anyone who has needed adrenaline (epinephrine) for a suspected anaphylactic reaction needs hospital observation for at least several hours, because reactions can recur. We're not the right service for post-adrenaline care; A&E is.
Yes, where it's clinically indicated. After a significant allergic reaction, your doctor will discuss whether you should be carrying adrenaline — and if so, can prescribe one and demonstrate use. For complex allergy cases, specialist allergy referral via Centennial is the right pathway for ongoing management and immunotherapy if appropriate.
Common — most acute hives presentations have no clear trigger and resolve on their own with antihistamines. If reactions are recurring, we'd refer to specialist allergy services for proper testing (skin prick, blood IgE) which we don't do on site. Most one-off mild reactions don't need further investigation.
Yes — children aged 1 and over. Mild reactions in children often respond well to age-appropriate antihistamines. Our doctors are experienced in paediatric urgent care. If the reaction is severe or you're worried about anaphylaxis, call 999 — don't bring them to us.
If hives are short-lasting and you're well in yourself, often you don't. Antihistamines from the pharmacy plus monitoring is usually fine. Come and see us if the hives are extensive, persistent for more than a few days, recurring, or accompanied by any concerning symptoms — particularly any breathing changes.
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GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors. CQC registered, part of Centennial Medical Care.
Open seven days: Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
Centennial Park, Centennial Ave, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3FG · Free parking
Last reviewed: 5 May 2026
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