Immunology and Allergy service in SBUHB
- Phil Cox
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
On 21st February 2024 we sent an email update regarding Immunology and Allergy service in SBUHB:
Dear Practices
The LMC has been seeking an update from the HB since practices shared that the Cardiff allergy services and immunology specialist service had been decommissioned.
The SBUHB Commissioning and Contracting Manager has shared the following with the LMC:
"We have had clarity that Cardiff service would continue to accept referrals for patients who have been seen and treated within local secondary care allergy services who continue to have significant symptomatic burden despite the interventions made and where the secondary care allergy service requests a tertiary opinion. For SBUHB residents, new referrals are being sent to West Sandwell & Birmingham NHS Trust via the Prior Approval route as an interim arrangement whilst alternative commissioning options are being explored. I would advise that any referrals are submitted via SBU IPFR team at: Planning.Office@wales.nhs.uk. This would also support in quantifying the ongoing demand for this service requirement toward establishing a sustainable resolution.
As notice was provided to cease activity to all South Wales Health Boards, a task and finish group lead by Powys THB are collectively exploring a joint commissioning route via bordering English Trusts to support with the demand for Welsh patients. Primarily, ongoing discussions are taking place between North Bristol and Powys THB for this commissioning approach but appreciate that due to the specialist nature of the service we are faced with limitations.
I aim to continue with further internal conversations to explore the viability of a potential local SBU resolution, but note that this will take time to plan, design and implement but will ensure the primary care colleagues are updated as soon as possible with any developments."
A commissioned service would be in the LMCs opinion the most robust and safe approach. As soon as we have more information we will distribute.
Many thanks
Nimish
The LMC have been continuing to seek updates on the commissioning of a local adult allergy service.
There have been no substantial developments. Can we therefore ask that you utilise the attached partially pre-populated form to submit via IPFR. This form will only require patient details and your electronic signature.
If there are further developments the LMC will update practices.
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