I have done some websearching re coeliac disease and on several sites it is stated that it affects one in ten of the population, most are undiagnosed.
Hyndburn's population is 81496 - so there are 8,149 residents who potentially qualify for a free (or heavily subsidised) weekly ration of bread, cake and biscuits.
Maybe chemists should expand their premises to accommodate the bread queues which will result.
The potential for bankrupting the NHS is there, is it not?
Coeliac disease is an immune system disorder,
but it is not the only such disorder, other food allergies are not given the same special treatment.
A person with any immune disorder adapts their lifestyle to avoid whatever triggers symptoms = sensible action.
Maybe the alcoholics are saying amongst themselves 'It's Ok to get alcohol subsidy because the coeliacs get their bread subsidy.' - I suggest that unsubsidised abstinence by both groups would be a cure.
My cousin was disappointed with the gluten free bread, and the loaves she made herself, so opted not to eat it = sensible action.
If a coeliac considers that the need to eat bread cake and biscuits is essential to survival, then they should not expect to be fed free by taxpayers.
I have reactions to many items sold in supermarkets, and have to source alternatives at my own expense. I do not expect the NHS to provide them.