Recipients of social welfare or health board payments who have been prescribed a special diet as a result of a specified medical condition, and whose means are insufficient to meet their needs, may qualify for a diet supplement under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme. The South Eastern Health Board was contacted regarding this case and has advised that the person concerned has income in excess of the prescribed limit. She does not therefore qualify for a supplement. She has been advised of her right to appeal against this decision but to date there is no record of an appeal.