Decision Report 201403471

Summary

Mr C complained to the board that a decision had been taken inappropriately to reduce the number of gluten-free foods available on prescription for his mother (Mrs A) who suffers from a coeliac condition. Previously Mrs A was prescribed 18 units and this had been reduced to 14 units. The board maintained that Mrs A had been appropriately assessed in accordance with national guidelines and in view of her medical condition. We took independent advice from one of our medical advisers, and found that the dietitian had carried out a thorough assessment and that the prescribing of 14 units was appropriate.