Today (3 December) the NHS South Yorkshire Board made a decision on the future of gluten-free prescribing across the region, following a 12-week engagement process.
Chris Edwards, Interim Chief Executive at NHS South Yorkshire, said:
“The Board has made the difficult decision to Decommission Gluten Free bread and mixes prescribing (except for the most at risk of clinical harm by not adhering to a gluten free diet).
“Gluten-free prescribing is one of several areas currently under review by the ICB. We are assessing a range of services in relation to our organisational priorities, the needs of our citizens, clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and the provision of essential services.
“This decision has not been taken lightly, However, in a difficult financial climate we have a responsibility to balance the needs of all our communities and ensure that we are delivering the best possible value for money within the resources available.
Click here to view FAQs on the deprescribing of gluten free foods in South Yorkshire.