Written Question · S6W-31466 · Session 6
What (a) care pathways and (b) treatments exist for patients with extreme and life-threatening allergies.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) care pathways and (b) treatments exist for patients with extreme and life-threatening allergies.
The answer
The Scottish Government expects NHS Health Boards to manage those in need of adult allergy services according to local needs and deliver these services to provide high quality care that is safe, effective, and person-centred.Children and Young People in Scotland can access dedicated allergy services through the National Managed Clinical Allergy Network (CYANS). CYANS has published a guideline on the diagnosis and management of food allergies in children, based on national guidelines. Further information can be found at: About Us – Children and Young People's Allergy Network Scotland (nhs.scot).
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-31466 by reference.