Tools to help your patients

All our publications and online services can be accessed via the Members login area of our website.

Booklets

We produce a wide range of information booklets for people with coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. .  Members receive the appropriate booklet when they join Coeliac UK and can order others as and when needed.

Patients should be guided to the most appropriate resource during different stages of living with coeliac disease.

Getting started

There are two booklets available in this series:

Gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat. living for adults

The aim of this booklet is to help people understand coeliac disease and feel confident about their glutenA protein that is found in the cereals wheat, barley and rye. -free diet. It provides information on:

• what to eat and what to avoid
• shopping, cooking and eating out
• access to gluten-free foods on prescription. 

Gluten-free living for children - a guide for parents and carers

The aim of this booklet is to help parents and carers of children under 16 with coeliac disease feel confident about their gluten-free diet. It provides information on:

• what to eat and what to avoid
• shopping, cooking and eating out
• access to gluten-free foods on prescription
• guidance on safe playtimes, school trips, packed lunches
• information to give to your childcare provider.

Me and My Tummy

Specifically aimed at children under seven with coeliac disease, this booklet contains an easy to read story with colourful illustrations to help children understand why they are feeling poorly, what will happen through diagnosis and how eating gluten affects them.

A template letter to write to school is also available. 

Leaflets

We produce a range of leaflets on the following areas:

• dermatitis herptiformis (DH)
• osteoporosisA condition where your bones lose bone mass and become brittle.
• lactose intoleranceWhen the body has a reaction to certain kinds of milk.
• coeliac disease and Type 1 diabetes
• guide to common plants, seeds, grains, cereals and flours
• iron and iron deficiency
• going vegetarian on a gluten-free diet
• fibre and wholegrains
• cholesterol.

Alternative languages

The older style A4 Members' pack is available in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi and explains what coeliac disease is, what a gluten-free diet involves, what care to expect, how to shop for gluten-free food, prescriptions and cooking gluten-free.

Members Welcome Pack

Included in the Members welcome pack:

Food and Drink DirectoryOur annual Directory of gluten-free food and drink which manufacturers voluntarily submit to.

• produced annually and sent to all Members at the beginning of the year - also available in large print.
• updates produced on a monthly basis - available in a range of formats

Crossed GrainOur magazine which is published three times a year. Magazine

This is produced three times a year and sent to all Members. It is also available on CD.

Coeliac UK Local Voluntary Support Groups contact details

Our network of Groups offer support at a local level. The Member will also be contacted by their Local Group Organiser.

Product offers and information

A range of gluten free product leaflets allowing Members to obtain samples.

Online services

Electronic Food and Drink Directory

A fully searchable, regularly updated online Food and Drink Directory.

Recipe database

Delicious recipes suitable for every occasion, including seasonal recipes and those that are featured in our Crossed Grain magazine.

Venue guide

Our online venue guide lists over 1700 venues who cater for people with coeliac disease and are recommended by our Members for our Members. Coeliac UK have not vetted the venues - we ask Members to let us know if a venue no longer caters for people with coeliac disease. People should still phone ahead and mention their dietary requirements, and again on arrival.

Publications

A wide range of information booklets and leaflets and the latest edition of our Crossed Grain magazine in an easy to download format.

Coeliac UK Helpline: 0845 305 2060

• opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm; Wednesday 11am-4pm
• manned by food and drink advisors and dietitians
• we offer information and support about diagnosis, diet and health issues and queries regarding the gluten status of food products.

E-newsletter Professional eXG

Our quarterly electronic newsletter Professional eXG is an easy way to keep yourself updated with the latest news, research findings, project updates and upcoming events in relation to coeliac disease. To sign up, simply fill out a few details via the healthcare professional homepage, where you can also find an archive of previous editions of Professional eXG.

Get involved with Coeliac UK

In addition to the work you already do to support people with coeliac disease, there are many ways in which you can get involved with the Coeliac UK to further support the work of the Charity and its Members.

Local Voluntary Support Groups

Coeliac UK is lucky to have over 90 Local Voluntary Support Groups around the UK which are run by dedicated volunteers. They are an invaluable source of local advice for those newly diagnosed with coeliac disease and are always looking for HCPs to support their work.

Annual Awareness Week

Each year Coeliac UK runs a national initiative to raise awareness about living with coeliac disease. You can find details about Awareness Week in our Get Involved section. 

Enter a challenge

You can raise important funds to support the work of Coeliac UK by taking part in one of our fundraising challenges – either on your own or as a team. Our Fundraising Team can support you every step of the way.

Go Green!

Recycling your office’s used printer cartridges and mobile phones can earn Coeliac UK £1 for every empty Hewlett Packard or Lexmark printer cartridge recycled – helping the environment and Coeliac UK with no cost to you. We also recycle mobile phones. On average we receive £3.50 for each recycled mobile phone. Simply ring 01494 437278 to order your recycling bags.

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