Adults / Food allergies & intolerances / Cow's milk allergy
FOOD ALLERGIES · COW'S MILK ALLERGY
Cow's milk allergy dietitian support for adults
Practical support to avoid cow's milk safely while keeping your diet nutritionally complete and enjoyable.
Online across the UK and worldwide
HCPC-registered dietitians
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All consultations online
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Living well with cow's milk allergy
Cow's milk allergy is an immune reaction to the proteins in milk. It is different from lactose intolerance, which is a problem digesting milk sugar. Reactions can be immediate (IgE-mediated), with symptoms such as hives, swelling or breathing difficulty, or delayed, with mainly gut or skin symptoms.
Diagnosis should be made by a doctor or allergy specialist, based on your history and, where appropriate, tests such as skin prick or specific IgE blood tests. We do not diagnose allergies or use unvalidated intolerance tests.
Once a diagnosis is made, a dietitian helps you avoid milk safely, read labels, choose suitable alternatives and meet your needs for calcium, iodine, vitamin B12 and protein.
How we can help
Safe, practical and nutritionally complete.
01
Label reading
Spotting milk in ingredients lists and understanding 'may contain' warnings.
Allergen labelling
Hidden sources
Eating out
02
Nutritional adequacy
Making sure a milk-free diet still meets your needs.
03
Choosing alternatives
Comparing plant-based drinks and dairy-free foods.
04
Eating out and travel
Practical steps for restaurants, work and travel.
05
Bone health
Protecting bone health on a long-term milk-free diet.
06
Working with your doctor
Coordinating with your GP or allergy service, including any reintroduction plans they advise.
Who this is for
Adults with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy
Adults with a long-standing milk allergy from childhood
Young people moving from children's to adult care
People unsure whether they have an allergy or an intolerance
People following a milk-free diet who want to check it is balanced
Parents with milk allergy planning family meals
How it works
Three simple steps, all online.
Book
Choose an initial consultation, or start with a free discovery call.
1
Meet your specialist
A 60-minute video consultation to understand your health and goals.
2
Get your plan
A clear, personalised plan, with follow-ups to review progress.
3
Initial consultation
£159
60 minutes
Follow-up
£89
45 minutes
Follow-up packages
from £79
per session, 4 to 12 sessions
Personalised meal plan
£75
where clinically needed
Not sure who to see?
We match every enquiry to the right specialist on our team.
Questions
What is the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance?
Milk allergy is an immune reaction to milk protein and can be serious. Lactose intolerance is difficulty digesting milk sugar and causes gut symptoms. They are managed differently.
Can a dietitian diagnose milk allergy?
No. Diagnosis should come from a doctor or allergy specialist. We support you with managing your diet once you have a diagnosis, or help you work out whether you need referral.
Are lactose-free products safe with milk allergy?
No. Lactose-free products still contain milk protein, so they are not suitable for people with milk allergy.
What should I do in a severe reaction?
If you have signs of anaphylaxis, such as breathing difficulty or throat swelling, use your adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999.
Are consultations online?
Yes. All consultations are by secure video, across the UK.