Services Database Gluten Free Food Supply
Service ID
19882
Description
Aims and intended service outcomes
2.1 To improve the access and efficiency of supply of gluten-free products to eligible patients
2.2 To offer support and advice to patients and their carers on their disease and the gluten-free products available.
2.3 To help patients and their carers access additional treatment and advice by offering referral to the GP/Dietitian where appropriate.
Location of service
Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire LPC
Commissioner
ICB
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
NHS England
Service type
Gluten free food service
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
To support pharmacies to provide a gluten free food supply service, Northamptonshire Pharmacy Policy and Prescribing service will provide the following:
- An initial training session to inform and advise on the organisation of the scheme and update on the management of coeliac disease;
- Support to pharmacies with advice if requested; and
- Specialist advice and support on request, from a dietitian or PCT pharmacist, including advice on implementation of quality standards, performance issues, advice and support with “challenging” patients.
