Iwas deeply saddened to hear this morning that the South Yorkshire NHS are ending gluten-free prescriptions.

The impact this will have on coeliacs like myself, is immeasurable, as we face the criminal costs of gluten-free food.

I remember the day my mother finally found me a gluten-free loaf of bread that was actually enjoyable to eat.

I practically cried happy tears, until she told me it cost her £9.

It was from a specialist gluten-free bakery, and sadly that eye-watering total meant it wouldn’t be something I could ever justify buying.

Instead, I settle for a £3.50 loaf of Warburtons gluten-free in my weekly shop , which is still a whole £2.20 more expensive than its gluten equivalent.

The price feels like a punishment for having to eat gluten-free, even though it’s a medical n

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