Professor Helen BroughPaediatric allergy & immunology in Central London
Professor Helen Brough
MA (Hons) MSc (Allergy) PhD MBBS FRCPCH FAAAAI
GMC: 6048377Professional statement
Professor Helen Brough is a consultant in paediatric allergy and clinical immunology and was the head of service at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital between 2015 and 2023 where she led the largest Children’s Allergy Service in the UK.
She has specific interests in food allergy prevention, diagnosis and treatment, immunotherapy, asthma, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders and eczema. She jointly runs the joint asthma and allergy service at the Evelina London.
She co-authored two landmark studies on the prevention of food allergy, is the lead investigator for the Pronuts study (assessing peanut, sesame and tree nut allergy) and is an investigator for the oral and patch peanut desensitisation trials at the Evelina London.
She is the President of the Royal Society of Medicine Allergy and Immunology and was the chair of the Paediatric Section for the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) between 2022 to 2024. She organised the Annual National Allergy Meeting for the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology from 2013 to 2016 and the European Allergy (EAACI) Congress in 2020. She was awarded the 2020 Distinguished Clinician Award by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Barry Kay award for excellence in Paediatric Allergy research from the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2013, and ‘Health Professional of the Year’ runner-up in 2010 by Coeliac UK.
As a parent herself, Professor Brough knows how distressing and concerned a parent can be when dealing with their child’s condition. All consultations are child-centred and we will always give you and your child enough time to fully discuss all concerns, guiding and supporting you both through treatment plans. We pride ourselves that a common thread across all our reviews is that we are thorough and take time to explain conditions and treatments with all our patients.
Sometimes, parents can find it hard to remember all the information that is discussed during their child’s consultation. So, we always follow up every appointment with a consultation letter, detailing everything that was discussed during your consultation. Our team At Children’s Allergy Doctors, we make it easy for you to select an appointment with us, and at a time that suits you. All appointments can be directly booked online, or by telephone.
We have an experienced practice manager and a medical secretary who manage the secretarial, billing and administration of my practice. From appointment booking, communicating with parents, assisting with queries, or taking payments, they are dedicated to providing an excellent, friendly service to every patient and will be able to answer any queries that you may have.
Professor Brough graduated from King’s College, Cambridge University, with double honours in medicine and Experimental Psychology, before completing her clinical training at the Royal Free and University College London Medical School. She trained in Paediatrics in South London Paediatric training rotation, and was then awarded one of the few recognised Higher Specialist Training posts in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology. Professor Brough trained in some of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals: Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
She is also certified by the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) as a European Paediatric Allergist. She has also completed an MSc in Allergy, gaining a distinction at the University of Southampton and was subsequently awarded a PhD in determining routes of developing peanut allergy, at King’s College London University. Clinical studies and publications: Professor Brough co-authored two landmark studies on the prevention of food allergy, and is the lead investigator for the Pronuts study (assessing peanut, sesame and tree nut allergy), and an investigator for the oral and patch peanut desensitisation trials, which are currently running at the Evelina London.
She has published multiple original research articles as well as published a textbook, Rapid Paediatrics. Professor Brough regularly presents her research; both nationally and internationally and is an honorary senior lecturer at King’s College London. She has written reviews on the active management and prevention of food allergies, dietary management of peanut allergy and risks of exposure to food in the environment in allergic patients, and is also at the forefront of research on desensitisation to nuts.
She has specific interests in food allergy prevention, diagnosis and treatment, immunotherapy, asthma, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders and eczema. She jointly runs the joint asthma and allergy service at the Evelina London.
She co-authored two landmark studies on the prevention of food allergy, is the lead investigator for the Pronuts study (assessing peanut, sesame and tree nut allergy) and is an investigator for the oral and patch peanut desensitisation trials at the Evelina London.
She is the President of the Royal Society of Medicine Allergy and Immunology and was the chair of the Paediatric Section for the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) between 2022 to 2024. She organised the Annual National Allergy Meeting for the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology from 2013 to 2016 and the European Allergy (EAACI) Congress in 2020. She was awarded the 2020 Distinguished Clinician Award by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Barry Kay award for excellence in Paediatric Allergy research from the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2013, and ‘Health Professional of the Year’ runner-up in 2010 by Coeliac UK.
As a parent herself, Professor Brough knows how distressing and concerned a parent can be when dealing with their child’s condition. All consultations are child-centred and we will always give you and your child enough time to fully discuss all concerns, guiding and supporting you both through treatment plans. We pride ourselves that a common thread across all our reviews is that we are thorough and take time to explain conditions and treatments with all our patients.
Sometimes, parents can find it hard to remember all the information that is discussed during their child’s consultation. So, we always follow up every appointment with a consultation letter, detailing everything that was discussed during your consultation. Our team At Children’s Allergy Doctors, we make it easy for you to select an appointment with us, and at a time that suits you. All appointments can be directly booked online, or by telephone.
We have an experienced practice manager and a medical secretary who manage the secretarial, billing and administration of my practice. From appointment booking, communicating with parents, assisting with queries, or taking payments, they are dedicated to providing an excellent, friendly service to every patient and will be able to answer any queries that you may have.
Professor Brough graduated from King’s College, Cambridge University, with double honours in medicine and Experimental Psychology, before completing her clinical training at the Royal Free and University College London Medical School. She trained in Paediatrics in South London Paediatric training rotation, and was then awarded one of the few recognised Higher Specialist Training posts in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology. Professor Brough trained in some of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals: Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
She is also certified by the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) as a European Paediatric Allergist. She has also completed an MSc in Allergy, gaining a distinction at the University of Southampton and was subsequently awarded a PhD in determining routes of developing peanut allergy, at King’s College London University. Clinical studies and publications: Professor Brough co-authored two landmark studies on the prevention of food allergy, and is the lead investigator for the Pronuts study (assessing peanut, sesame and tree nut allergy), and an investigator for the oral and patch peanut desensitisation trials, which are currently running at the Evelina London.
She has published multiple original research articles as well as published a textbook, Rapid Paediatrics. Professor Brough regularly presents her research; both nationally and internationally and is an honorary senior lecturer at King’s College London. She has written reviews on the active management and prevention of food allergies, dietary management of peanut allergy and risks of exposure to food in the environment in allergic patients, and is also at the forefront of research on desensitisation to nuts.
Clinics
The Portland Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Central London, 215 Great Portland Street, W1G 8AHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Chief Medical Practitioner (Found and Director), The Portland Hospital for Women and Children (present)
Subspecialties
- Child allergies
- Eczema
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (2020)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) (2013)
Education
- PhD King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (2015)
- MSc Allergy University of Southampton (2012)
Teaching posts
- Professor of Paediatric Allergy, King’s College London (present)
- Set up an educational programme for primary care as part of the community-based children’s allergy services at Gracefield Gardens Community Centre.
Publications and conferences
- Lead author for the Paediatric textbook Rapid Paediatrics and Child Health
- Regularly presents research on the latest developments in allergies both at home and abroad.
Prizes and awards
- Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award (2022)
- Distinguished Clinician Award (2020)
Languages spoken
- German
- English
Registration number: 6048377
Reviews
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- We cannot recommend Professor Brough highly enough. We first visited the allergy clinic when our daughter was just 4 months old, as she had severe skin and stomach issues and we didn’t know the cause. Professor Brough has been incredibly reassuring, knowledgeable, warm, and kind.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We understand how worrying it can be when your baby is unwell, and we are so pleased to hear that Professor Brough’s care and support made a difference to your family. Providing clear guidance with empathy is at the heart of what we do, and your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team. With warm regards, Children's Allergy Doctors Team
- We felt very reassured to be in the capable hands of Dr. Brough whose consultation and resulting advice was second to none.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your positive feedback; it means a lot and we’re delighted to have provided excellent care for your child. With kind regards, Children's Allergy Doctors
- Wonderful care and advice. Prof Brough is extremely knowledgable.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you were very happy with the care and helpful advice provided by Professor Brough. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can be of any further assistance. With kind regards, Children’s Allergy Doctors
- Patient, listens and doesn’t rush. Very thorough and I always get prompt responses from the clinic when needed.Doctor's response -It is really appreciated that you have taken the time to give your positive feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you and your child had a great experience with us. Many thanks, Children's Allergy Doctors.
- Helen was patient and understanding with my many questions, she took the time to really get to know us both and I felt in safe hands throughout.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to have provided excellent care for your child. Best regards, Children's Allergy Doctors
- Professor Brough, was very helpful, thorough and listened to all we said, and provided solutions for the way forwardDoctor's response -We're thrilled to hear that your child had a positive experience with us! Thank you for sharing. Best regards, Children's Allergy Doctors
- Dr. Brough and her team provided us excellent, thoughtful and comprehensive care, that answered some health questions we'd been really struggling with for my 5yr old son. They were efficient and gave thorough direction and follow up. I would highly recommend!Doctor's response -We appreciate your feedback! It's wonderful to hear that your son had a great experience with us and we are progressing with his treatment. Kind regards, Children's Allergy Doctors.
- Doctor which treat and cover the symptoms not the real problem/diseaseDoctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with the service you received at Children's Allergy Doctors. As your appointment was two years ago, we would appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns and work towards resolving them. Please feel free to contact us at 0203 146 7721 so we can address the matter and ensure your concerns are fully addressed. Kind regards, Professor Helen Brough Children's Allergy Doctors