Coeliac UK welcomes continued government support for availability of gluten free staples on prescription

Coeliac UK has said the announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care to retain access to gluten free breads and flour mixes on prescription in England is a positive outcome for people with coeliac disease, and recognises the need for this important ongoing support in managing a lifelong autoimmune disease. Chief executive of Coeliac UK Sarah Sleet said: €œWe are pleased the Department of Health and Social Care listened carefully to the consultation responses including the charity’s evidence built up over many years around the issues of cost, availability and nutritional contribution of gluten free staples in managing