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<p>Diagnostic services, including tests for coeliac disease, are provided in a range
of settings, including community diagnostic centres (CDCs). We are expanding diagnostic
capacity through the delivery of the CDC programme. NHS England assesses the delivery
of diagnostic services, including by analysing regular management information for
activity in CDCs as well as a national data collection for gastroscopy.</p><p>NHS
England has also invested in senior clinical leadership in gastroenterology, which
includes coeliac disease, as a priority workstream in the national Getting It Right
First Time programme. However, it is the responsibility of integrated care boards
(ICBs) to commission services to meet the needs of their local populace, including
the diagnosis and ongoing management of coeliac disease.</p><p>The Government and
NHS England are taking steps to support people waiting for appointments and surgery
for long-term conditions, including those waiting for a coeliac disease diagnosis,
by offering online support, increasing elective capacity, and encouraging personalised
support.</p><p>NHS England launched the My Planned Care platform in February 2022,
giving patients advice and support to manage their health, and avoid significant deterioration
of symptoms whilst they wait for appointments. This online platform includes advice
on physical and mental health. In addition, through the NHS Long Term Plan, the Government
is providing record levels of investment and increasing the mental health workforce
to expand and transform National Health Service mental health services in England,
helping to reduce waiting times.</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care
Excellence promotes its guidance on coeliac disease, which includes information for
the public via its website, newsletters, and other media.</p>
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