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Gluten-free foods prescribing

The prescribing of gluten-free foods in Lincolnshire is ending from 1^st August 2025.

The Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that plans local NHS services, took the decision at its meeting on 17^th July 2025, 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 prescription changes - Lincolnshire 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 prescription changes - Lincolnshire 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 local authorities:

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: LICB.feedbacklincolnshireicb@nhs.net
Telephone: 01522 309299
Write: Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board HQ, Bridge House, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford, NG34 8GG