Fund vouchers for people with coeliac disease
We urge the government to fund vouchers for those who are medically diagnosed with coeliac disease.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 22,677/100,000
- 12 MAR 2026Government respondedDepartment of Health and Social CareGovernment reply
The Government supports people with coeliac disease through existing NHS gluten-free prescriptions and low-income schemes and has no plans to introduce a new voucher scheme.
Read full response - 27 FEB 2026Petition closedFinal total: 22,677 signatures
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Background
People with coeliac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet for life to avoid serious health risks. Gluten-free foods cost 183% more on average against their gluten containing alternative, placing a burden on those with limited income. We believe that vouchers would promote health equity, ensuring access to necessary food and preventing health risk.