6 November 2024

We are on a mission to make gluten free food more affordable and accessible for those who need it. 
Gluten free staple substitutes play a crucial role in supporting people with coeliac disease to stay healthy, yet they are significantly more expensive and often unavailable. 

For years, the NHS has been instrumental in supporting those with coeliac disease by providing access to gluten free food on prescription. However, recent changes in Integrated Care Board (ICB) policies and uncertainties surrounding government funding put this vital support system at risk. Whilst this support remains in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, across England, many ICBs have taken the decision to withdraw much needed provision. This is often based on faulty evidence and ignores the views of the public on the impact of removal.  

We cannot stand by while patients with coeliac disease are left without the support they need to stay healthy. It's time to hold the Government accountable for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of members of our community in need.  

Take action – sign our petition!  

Sign our petition to make it clear to the Government that protecting access to gluten free food on NHS prescription is invaluable for keeping people with coeliac disease safe and well. Help us get to 10,000 signatures so we can take the petition direct to the Government and make our voices heard. Together, we can make a difference!   

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