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Breastmilk is the best nutrition for a baby and the first feeds protect against infection as antibodies are passed to the baby. Where a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, infant formula is the only safe alternative that should be used.

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New NICE Quality Standard on Coeliac Disease, published October 2016, supports the provision of gluten-free food on prescription

BSNA calls on CCGs to ensure that gluten free food is available on prescription. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched its first Quality Standard on coeliac disease, aiming to drive standards in the diagnosis, support and care of people with coeliac disease. It also identifies areas where health inequalities negatively impact patients who suffer from coeliac disease.