Gluten-free foods prescribing

Posted on January 10th, 2025

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/

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 Leicestershire 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