The prescribing of gluten-free foods in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is ending from 1 February 2025.
The LLR Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that plans local NHS services, took the decision at its meeting on 12 December 2024, following a lengthy consultation process including discussions with patient representative groups and clinicians including GPs, dietitians and pharmacists.
You can read more about the changes on the local NHS website: Gluten-free foods prescribing - LLR ICB
Where you can find out more
For further information about the changes to the prescribing of Gluten-free products and the support available please visit the local NHS website: Gluten-free foods prescribing - LLR ICB
In addition to find out more about Coeliac Disease and how to manage symptoms, please visit - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease/www.nhs.uk/conditions/Coeliac-disease
There is a lot of information on the Coeliac UK website at www.coeliac.org.uk that you can access if you want advice about your diet including:
• Home of Gluten free recipes
• Diet and health workshops
• Food and drink information
• Gluten-free food on a budget
The Association of UK Dietitians also have a range of support and information - www.bda.uk.com/resource/coeliac-disease-and-Gluten-free-diet.html
The BBC Good Food website also contains top 10 tips for a gluten free diet www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/special-diets/top-10-tips-gluten-free-diet
Patient Webinars are also available to view on Overview of Coeliac Disease - patientwebinars.co.uk
There is local advice and support available on the cost of living from local authorities:
• Leicester City Council - Household support fund
• Leicestershire County Council - Cost of living support
• Rutland County Council - Cost of living support
If you require specific advice, please ask your GP if you can be referred to a dietitian. If you have a general enquiry about the changes, you can:
• Email: llricb-llr.beinvolved@nhs.net
• Telephone: 0116 295 3405
• Write: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, Leicestershire County Council, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8TB
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/coeliac-disease-and-Gluten-free-diet.html