Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Voucher scheme for those with Coeliacs Disease for gluten-free food
Closed
2,334 signatures
What the petition asks
Those with Coeliac Disease need to avoid gluten, but some PCTs have stopped prescribing Gluten Free food as it’s too costly for the NHS. I would like the Government to give those with Coeliacs Disease a monthly voucher for gluten-free food, to help them maintain a healthy diet.
With the cost of living crisis, Gluten Free food was already more expensive than regular food, and now costs have increased more.
Italy has a scheme funded by the government where those with Coeliacs Disease receive vouchers specifically for gluten-free food (eg. bread, pasta, flours etc.). If there was a similar scheme for those who have Coeliacs Disease in the UK this should help save the NHS from prescribing this food. Vouchers could be based on age & how much gluten free food they require.
Italy has a scheme funded by the government where those with Coeliacs Disease receive vouchers specifically for gluten-free food (eg. bread, pasta, flours etc.). If there was a similar scheme for those who have Coeliacs Disease in the UK this should help save the NHS from prescribing this food. Vouchers could be based on age & how much gluten free food they require.
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,334
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 Aug 2022
Closed
19 Feb 2023
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