Services Database H.pylori Service (Surrey Heartlands ICB)
Service ID
653566
Description
Aim:
To reduce the risk of people with uncomplicated dyspepsia symptoms from developing peptic ulcer disease through the detection of H.pylori by accessing the high quality service from the provider who can provide a 13C-urea breath test.
Objectives:
- To ensure that people with dyspepsia who require a H.pylori test (as advised by NICE1) have prompt access to the test within a community setting.
- To enable appropriate and timely treatment for the management of dyspepsia to reduce the risk of developing peptic ulcer disease.
- To improve access and choice for people.
- To increase the proportion of appropriate requests for endoscopy. This will reduce unnecessary and inappropriate outpatient attendances.
Location of service
Surrey LPC
Commissioner
ICB
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
H. Pylori
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
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Status
Ongoing
