Established by Dr J Maberly in 1985 as the only purpose built, environmental unit in Europe, with in-patients' facility. Many patients with chronic conditions were treated there, often funded by various health authorities as extra-contractual referrals. Re-structuring of the NHS in 1998 brought on the closure of this facility but it has continued as an out-patient clinic since Dr Maberly's retirement in 2001.
This clinic operates with experienced, dedicated staff including two allergy nurses and an administrator. The staff are skilled in intravenous nutritional infusions, intracutaneous testing and in dealing with dietetic matters.
The Oxford Allergy Centre was first established in the late 1980's by Dr. Peter Fell MD, a local General Practitioner and a lecturer in Immunology.
Following Dr Fell's retirement in 2001, Dr Econs became its Clinical Director. The Centre includes an Allergy Nurse and an administrator and operates from Raleigh Park Clinic, in recently refurbished premises, used by doctors and some health practitioners. The Clinic is located in Botley, near the Ring Road (A34) and is open on alternative Mondays 11.00-17.00 hours. There is ample car parking space. Many local GP's and some hospital specialists from Oxford and neighbouring counties have for years been recommending our services to their patients. The Centre is known to local press and radio stations for its interest in dealing with factors in the environment, affecting human health.
This Clinic was established by Dr Econs in 1994.
The Centre now operates from newly refurbished, air-conditioned offices, in Weybridge High Street, above Waitrose, with ample car park. The premises are easily accessible, a few minutes drive from M25 Junction 11, 25 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 30 minutes train journey from London Waterloo. The Centre has three members of administrative staff and an allergy nurse supporting the Allergy Consultant. The Thames Allergy Centre has been registered by the Healthcare Commission in 2008 and deals with most allergies and other chronic immune conditions, using a combination of conventional and innovative methods of treatment.