This module aims to increase confidence in identifying the signs and symptoms of CMPA, undertaking an allergy-focused history, distinguishing CMPA from common infant feeding and gastrointestinal behaviours such as colic and reflux, and following evidence-based management pathways. A key focus of the training is preventing over-diagnosis and unnecessary dietary restrictions, while ensuring timely access to appropriate specialist formulas and support when clinically indicated.

The training emphasises the importance of protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding throughout the diagnostic process. It highlights the role of comprehensive feeding assessment, partnership working with health visiting and infant feeding services, and the need to provide families with consistent, evidence-based information and support.

Using practical case studies, the module demonstrates how the CMPA pathway should be applied within primary care and how GPs can work collaboratively with community services, dieticians, and specialist teams to ensure infants and families receive the right support at the right time. It also introduces the wider Lancashire and South Cumbria ambition to achieve a gold-standard integrated infant feeding and allergy pathway, reducing unwarranted variation in care and improving outcomes for children and families.

The training forms part of a broader programme of work to improve awareness, standardise practice and support the implementation of the Lancashire and South Cumbria CMPA guideline across primary care.

See below useful links:

• Lancashire and South Cumbria Formulary
• LSC-IF-POLICY-AND-GUIDELINES-V3.4.docx