Public asked for views on proposed changes to gluten free prescribing.
These products are sometimes prescribed to individuals who live with coeliac disease, or other diagnosed conditions which mean that people have to follow a gluten free diet.
Currently, access to prescriptions for gluten free products is not the same across all areas of Cheshire and Merseyside, so the NHS has been looking at the best way to address this variation. If the change went ahead, it would bring arrangements into line with those for people with other food allergies and intolerances, who do not receive food products on prescription.
Rowan Pritchard Jones, Medical Director for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, said:
“At the moment, not everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside has access to the same arrangements for gluten free prescribing. It’s important to us that we have a consistent approach in place for our whole population, while at the same time making sure that NHS resources are being used as effectively as possible.
“We’re proposing to end the prescribing of gluten-free bread and bread mixes in those areas where this is currently available, but it’s important that we hear people’s views before we decide what to do next. I’d encourage people to take the time to read through the materials and share their views by 11 March.”
Take part in the Consultation.
Public Consultation on proposed changes to gluten-free prescribing.
The public consultation takes place between 28 January and 11 March 2025. The feedback received will be used to make a final decision about the proposal.
