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A coeliac disease sufferer from Leicestershire has said the decision to stop gluten-free food prescriptions is "another kick in the teeth" for people with the condition.

The recommendations were expected to pave the way for sufferers to make claims, with a government redress scheme to be set up as it has in Scotland.

The disease is difficult to diagnose, but one of its characteristics is that sufferers lose the ability to empathize, which can lead to problems for them, and not least for their relatives.

Sir Nicholas, and some sufferers of other debilitating conditions not considered terminal illnesses, would like the bill to be amended to cover them.

Not every back pain sufferer needs to see a spine surgeon, or even a physician, right away.