The purpose of this report is to inform the Committee that the Board of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB), at its meeting on 28 November 2024, approved the recommendation that the ICB commences a period of public consultation regarding the proposal to cease NHS funded gluten free prescribing (bread and bread mixes) across Cheshire and Merseyside.

The Committee is asked to consider and determine whether the proposal represents a substantial development or variation.