Useful links

Patient support

Department of Health
The official website of the Department of Health

Dietitians Unlimited
Provides a list of Registered Dietitians who work independently and offer their services to the public and industry who require nutrition and dietetic advice

NHS Direct
A 24 hour nurse led helplineOur Helpline is staffed by dietitians and food experts. You can call them on 0845 305 2060. and website providing confidential health care advice and information

Patients' Association
The UK Charity which represents patients' rights, influences health policy and campaigns for better patient care.

Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

Expert Patients' Programme
The Expert Patients' Programme is a self-management course giving people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives.

Contact a family
A charity providing advice, information and support to the parents, enabling them to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis.

NHS Choices                                                                                                           NHS Choices has thousands of pages of content about related health and wellbeing issues which may be helpful to those with coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. . There are also videos, blogs and information about current clinical trials and symptoms specific to coeliac disease.

Related conditions

Anaphylaxis Campaign
The Anaphylaxis Campaign is the only UK charity to exclusively meet the needs of the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) by providing information and support relating to foods and other triggers such as latex, drugs and insect stings.

Core
The working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation which fights digestive disease.

Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes. We fund research, campaign and help people to live with the condition.

National Osteoporosis Society
The NOS offers support to people with osteoporosis, their families and carers through a range of information booklets, a national telephone helpline and a network of regional support groups.

National Association for Crohn's and Colitis
The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC) brings together people of all ages who have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease, their families and the health professionals involved in their care.

Multiple Sclerosis Society
The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - about 85,000 people in the UK.

The IBS Network
The IBS Network - the national charity for irritable bowel syndrome.

Gut Week
An annual campaign on digestive health.

The Butterfly Group
A dedicated charity to all those affected by immune, auto-immune and chronic disorders. This charity helps and supports over 150 illnesses and over 100 symptoms and disorders.

Lifestyle

Ozemail
A good summary of coeliac disease, its effects and related conditions.

The Gluten-free Message Board
An independent discussion forum for people with coeliac disease.

Gluten-free Cooking for Kids
A great resource for parents looking for recipes, tips and forums to discuss the gluten-free diet.

Gluten-free Help
An independent and informative site promoting awareness and support for people suffering with coeliac disease 

Boots WebMD
For news on coeliac disease and other digestive disorders, visit Boots WebMD.

Channel 4 Food - Gluten-free recipes
A great selection of gluten-free recipes sourced from a variety of books, websites and chefs and brought to you by Channel 4 Food.

Foods You Can
Foods You Can is a FREE food information website and mobile app, providing information for people with food allergies and intolerances.

Coeliac Community
An online discussion forum for people with coeliac disease where they can share their stories, post recipes and provide advice.