Board in homeopathic funds rethink

A SCOTS health board is considering withdrawing funding for homeopatheic medicines after criticism they were being used as an alternative to vaccinations.

A BBC investigation found that some homeopathic practictioners in Scotland, including Inverness-based Katie Jarvis, are offering the remedies to patients who do not want to use vaccines, such as the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) injection.

NHS Highland said it does not support the use of homeopathic preparations instead of vaccinations. The board will discuss the issue at its next meeting in October.

Chief operating officer Elaine Mead said: "It is right that we re-look at any investment in this area in the light of the current debate between clinical groups."