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Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs
This guidance outlines how local authorities and schools can best support children who cannot attend school because of physical or mental health needs.
Navigating MCAS together - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Support Guide for Loved Ones
This guide is for those who are supporting a loved-one with MCAS, and includes advice on maintaining your own physical and emotional health, as well as practical guidance on how you can support your loved-one.
Introduction to Water Purifiers
Handout on different types of water purifiers, created by Deborah Bircham
MCAS and Long Covid
Mast cells are intrinsic immune cells present in connective tissues throughout the body, especially at tissue-environment interfaces. This document looks at the connection between MCAS and Long Covid.
The Histamine Bucket Theory
This histamine bucket theory is a useful visual aid in trying to understand the impact of factors contributing to histamine levels.
Seated Qigong Guide
This is a seated Qigong guide which focusses on posture, Neck, Shoulders and Spine.
Mindfulness, Mindful Breathing and Mast Cells
This guide explains the benefits of Mindfulness and breathwork and provides short exercises to try.
Lotus Flower Breathing
Lotus Flower Breathing is a gentle breathing exercise that helps to calm the nervous system and reduce stress. With thanks to Deborah Bircham from Live Well With Chronic Illness.
Hand Breathing
This simple breathing exercise has been provided to us by Deborah Bircham from Live Well With Chronic Illness.
Parent Carer Service Support Leaflet
This leaflet details the free service delivered by trained volunteers who can provide peer support to parents and carers who need it.
Peer Support Service Leaflet
This leaflet details the free service delivered by trained volunteers who can provide peer support to those who need it.
The international EAACI/GA²LEN/EuroGuiDerm/APAAACI guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis, and management of urticaria
Zuberbier T, Abdul Latiff AH, Abuzakouk M, et al. The international EAACI/GA²LEN/EuroGuiDerm/APAAACI guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis, and management of urticaria. Allergy. 2022;77:734–766. doi:10.1111/all.15090
Travelling with MCAS
This downloadable booklet contains tips and resources for managing Mast Cell Activation Disorders on the go, wherever you go.
Lesson Planning Questions for MCAS Considerations
This list can help teachers and other educators to include students living with MCAS, when planning lessons and classroom activities
Supporting Safe Learning for Students with MCAS Full Pack
This full resource pack is designed to help you share vital information about mast cell disorder with schools.
Supporting Safe Learning for Students with MCAS for Teachers
This resource has been designed to explain Mast Cell Activation Syndrome to Teachers and guide them in creating a safe environment for pupils.
Supporting Safe Learning for Students with MCAS
This kit has been specially designed for parents and primary caregivers of secondary school students who have a mast cell disorder, such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
Knowing our values
Knowing our values is important to help us to achieve fulfilment. Use this guide to help you plan what you need to be doing in order to feel a sense of purpose and fulfilment.
Life Audit
Are you meeting your Core Needs? Conducting a life audit can be an insightful exercise to help you evaluate and enhance your overall wellbeing.
Life Audit
Are you meeting your Core Needs? Conducting a life audit can be an insightful exercise to help you evaluate and enhance your overall wellbeing.
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