How to Gain Access to Matthew’s Friends Clinics:
Currently there are very few neurologists/dietitians who have experience of these regimes. Our clinics offer medically supervised treatments for both adults and children via an exceptional team of very experienced neurologists, dietitians and ketogenic assistants and because we are the only centre in the UK specifically concentrating on these types of treatments we can offer a fully supported and individual service to all our patients.
Referrals:
We take NHS, Insurance and private patients from all over the UK.
We take private patients from overseas.
ALL patients need a referral from their managing Doctor/Neurologist/Neuro-oncologist.
As with all NHS Ketogenic centres, funding for the treatment of patients is required to be in place and agreed by the local health Trusts and with hospitals this is usually funded as a ‘block’ of patients. As Matthew’s Friends Clinic is an independent clinic, those patients referred to us by the NHS, means the patients managing medical team will apply to the patients local Clinical Commissioning group (CCG) on an individual basis for funding to be treated at Matthew’s Friends clinics. Once funding is in place, treatment can start. Those with medical insurance can also be referred to us, as well as private patients.
If you require any further information in relation to this process then please contact us directly at info@mfclinics.com
Translation Services:
All clinics are conducted in English as well as all resources being written in English. At this time we do not provide translators, therefore non-English speaking families will need to provide their own translator OR bring a member of the family with them that can speak English fluently as this will be needed in order to make sure the details of the diet are understood and followed correctly as well as the education that the families will be given.