Phase 1
To re-establish a service comparable to that prior to the changes made in 2004/5 including
- Provision of a consultant acceptable to the Patient/Carer Representatives (Q1 to Q2 2010)
- Expansion of the current service delivered by Gt Yarmouth & Waveney Provider Arm to more locations (Q2 2010)
- Education of GP’s once consultant is in place and additional locations finalised (Q2 2010)
Phase 2
To begin with a full Needs Assessment and then develop a model of care with patients and carers fully involved as strategic partners. (Q3/4 2010) Specific issues to be addressed include:
- Ongoing care
- Domiciliary support
- Guideline adoption
- GP education
- Consultant input including onward referral and prescribing rights
- Social care issues
‘It is the intention of all three PCT’s that the development of services for ME/CFS will be a true partnership venture with patient and carers working with the PCT’s to create a world class service’