Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Voucher scheme for people with diagnosed dietary requirements

Closed 649 signatures

What the petition asks

People with conditions such as PKU, coeliac disease and others that require a specific diet should be entitled to receive vouchers to help meet the cost of the diet they need to allow them to function and thrive through life.
Metabolic conditions such as PKU or coeliac disease require a special diet and the purchase of particular foods. These foods can often be more expensive, providing patients with the difficult choice of buying food for their diet or making ends meet. This has been exacerbated by the cost of living crisis which means that buying food items recommended for your condition can increase the cost of your shop by 200% or more.

Timeline

5 Jun 2023 Petition opened for signatures
5 Dec 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 649
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 5 Jun 2023
Closed 5 Dec 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.