Following a review in 2025, South Yorkshire ICB has taken the decision to remove gluten free prescribing for patients with coeliac disease. We are awaiting details and when and how this will be implemented.

Coeliac UK is deeply concerned by the potential impact of the decision, particularly for those who are vulnerable or on low incomes. The ICB has not yet provided any clarity over how or when this policy will come into effect nor has it outlined how it will ensure those ‘most at risk’ will continue to be supported.

If you are struggling on your gluten free diet, you should speak to your GP or healthcare team. It is at your GP’s discretion to prescribe where they feel there is a clinical need even if this is outside the local policy.

What You Can Do

• Contact the ICB
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 03330 410021 (choose option 1)
  • Write:
    FAO Complaints Team
    NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
    Sovereign House
    Heavens Walk
    Doncaster
    DN4 5DJ
  • Submit a complaint via the ICBs online form – Complaint Submission Form

• Contact your MP
  • Raise your concerns with your local representative.
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