A PARISH councillor in Wroughton is suggesting people make sensible stockpiles of food in preparation for Brexit.

Talis Kimberley-Fairbourne, Wroughton parish councillor and former Green Party candidate, is also worried stocks of Insulin for her daughter, who has Type 1 Diabetes, could be affected in the event of a no deal Brexit.

She told the Adver: "I've not been reassured that there is any plan. We rely on this chemical being bought into the country - I'm worried for my daughters life.

"Doctors and consultants have not been kept in the loop. When I ask I'm told by a consultant who says nobody knows any thing."

The councillor reiterated that people should not be bunkering down but could start thinking about making sensible plans to stock up on essentials they might need after March 29.

"It's not scaremongering," she added, "When you realise that the government has told supermarkets to stock pile food then you think that this is a legitimate concern.

"Lots of people don't have the funds to buy extra food. That's shameful and a scandal."

Adding: "It's the most monumental act of self harm and dereliction of duty by a government that I've ever known.

Prescriptions of Insulin are given to Type 1 diabetes patients according to need, which is often at least two shots of insulin a day.

The official advice so far is not to try and stockpile medicines despite a lack of information offering reassurance.

Fiona Castle, chief officer for the Swindon and Wiltshire local pharmaceutical committee, advised families against stockpiling.

“There are national contingency measures being put in place within the entire supply chain, from manufacturers down to pharmacies, to ensure supply is maintained as far as possible,” she told the Adver.

“Shortages are a concern for all medicines. Also with something like Insulin, which requires refrigeration during transportation, maintaining cold store is a worry but we are insuring patient impact is minimised.

“The advise we give to people is not to panic and not to worry because it might cause problems for some one else."

Even in July Diabetes UK and the chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority Sir Michael Rawlins were warning of the potential significant impact Brexit could have on supplies of Insulin.

Director of policy for the charity Bridget Turner told The Pharmacist: "Rationing should never be necessary for a medicine that people rely on to survive.

"It’s the Government’s responsibility to protect public health whatever the outcome of the vote on the proposed Brexit deal.