Homeopathy and the NHS:
What Patients Need to Know

NHS homeopathy has been largely withdrawn following NHS England's 2017 guidance recommending that CCGs stop funding homeopathy prescriptions. The four NHS homeopathic hospitals that previously operated in London, Bristol, Glasgow, and Liverpool have either closed or significantly reduced their NHS services. Homeopathy remains available privately, including through Dr Kloppenburg's integrative medicine practice.

NICE does not recommend homeopathy for any condition. The 2017 NHS England evidence review concluded that there is no good-quality evidence that homeopathy is effective as a treatment for any health condition. However, many patients continue to report subjective benefit, and the safety profile of homeopathic remedies is generally excellent. Dr Kloppenburg discusses the evidence honestly with patients who enquire about homeopathy.

Homeopathic remedies are generally considered safe to use alongside conventional cancer treatment as they are highly diluted and are not known to interact with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Some patients find them helpful for managing treatment side effects. Dr Kloppenburg discusses homeopathy in the context of a comprehensive integrative oncology consultation, alongside therapies with stronger evidence bases.

Dr Kloppenburg trained in homeopathy as part of her integrative medicine qualifications and holds the MFHom from the Faculty of Homeopathy. She is transparent about the current evidence base and discusses it alongside therapies with stronger clinical evidence, such as mistletoe therapy, medicinal mushrooms, and nutritional therapy. Her approach is always patient-centred and evidence-informed.