NHS Networks – Primary Care Transformation IBD-SSHAMP (Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Supported, Self Help and Management Programme); UK’s first internet based remote management system for managing stable IBD, was recently highlighted on the NHS Networks Primary Care Transformation platform Click here to see a link
2022 has seen a new drive from the team at OSD Hemel Hempstead. This year they are keen to set up a Functional Gut Clinic, with the support of a range of services such as Radiology, Endoscopy, Immunology, Capsule and Dietetics They have started the new year with this video flier in which I discuss some of the basic principals…
Further evidence can be found in these two articles looking at the benefit of a high soluble fibre diet and avoidance of known dietary triggers in helping settle acid-reflux symptoms.
Anyone concerned about the side effects of longterm PPIs should flick through this Review article from 2017 and the BSG’s Positional Statement.
I have no shares in this company, but I am often asked about anti-reflux wedge pillows. This is a link to a well established company that supplies the NHS, and can be found on Amazon.
We have recently received a statement from the BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology) recommending COVID vaccinations for all IBD patients Essentially they have made 5 recommendations RECOMMENDATION 1: We strongly support SARS-CoV2 vaccination for patients with IBD. RECOMMENDATION 2: The risks of SARS-CoV2 vaccination in IBD patients are anticipated to be very low. RECOMMENDATION 3: In IBD patients taking immunosuppressive drugs, including biologics…
I attach a link to a letter we have been sending out from the L&D to help advise and direct IBD patients on how best to minimise their risks of picking up Covid 19. This has been based on advice and guidance from the British Society of Gastroenterology and also from Crohn’s and Colitis UK. It contains a useful self…
I have been contacted by several coeliac patients asking for advice with regards to their risk of contracting Covid 19 (Corona virus) due to their underlying condition. To the best of my knowledge coeliac disease does not carry any additional risks to;- Picking up corona virus, or Suffering from it, if you were unfortunate enough to contract it. This is…
I have added a new video hosted on the BMJ Educational site to explain some of the local issues we have experienced with iron deficiency in inflammatory bowel disease To view the 7minute video (click on this link) – Unfortunately, due to our industry code and ethical marketing for prescription only medicines, I have had to remove this link from…
For all coeliac patients – Please read this recent update from Coeliac UK “In case you missed it in our February newsletter, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced their decision to retain access to gluten free bread and flour mixes on prescription. If you missed the announcement, you can read more on our website at www.coeliac.org.uk/nationalconsultation. While…