FUNDING has been cut for homeopathic treatments in West Kent.

West Kent Primary Care Trust (PCT) said it could no longer justify spending money on the treatments that were not proven to work and used by so few people.

Medical director Dr James Thallon said: "Patients who use homeopathy make up a tiny number of the patients who have complex long-term and probably incurable conditions.

"We appreciate that some people report finding homeopathy beneficial, and they will be disappointed by this decision.

"But ultimately it is the clear duty of PCTs to make best use of public money by commissioning clinically cost-effective care.

"There is not enough evidence of clinical effectiveness for us to continue to commission homeopathy."

The PCT will be working with users by reviewing their care with their GP and helping them to manage their own condition.

Those already on plans will finish them over the next eight months.

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