Hi, anyone else experiencing CCG refusals to continue pump funding? Am guessing to reduce spend in one area to cover the increased healthcare costs over the last year due to covid. I’ve been on a pump for around 12 years now, originally going on it to reduce unpredictable hypos and achieve better basal control. As a result my hba1c has increased slightly - which a good thing in this instance- but the CCG are withdrawing funding now as my control has worsened from baseline. Medtronic consumable supplies are not cheap either so private funding would be a real stretch. Anyone found a way around this?
Btw - am in London. Thx
Btw - am in London. Thx
there must be a formal appeal process where you can argue your case. I'd argue that you've been established on this treatment for 12 years - surely they can't just stop it? An appeal should listen to your reasons for increasing your A1c rather than just looking at a basic metric. I'd also point out that you've done everything they've told you to - you can't magically improve your HbA1c and "get your HbA1c down" is not a goal, it's a wish. If they haven't been supporting you by saying exactly what you should do to reduce your A1c then they can't expect it to be lower simply by giving you a pump (I'm making assumptions here based on my own experience). I'd contact your MP as well because ultimately the NHS answers to them.
