Coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition affecting around 1 in 100 people in the UK. It is estimated that around 64% of those people remain undiagnosed. This means over half a million people may be living with symptoms that affect their daily lives, without knowing the cause — and it could be coeliac disease.
Coeliac UK works hard to raise awareness of the symptoms of coeliac disease, provide advice on how to get diagnosed, and make sure the wider community understand the importance of the gluten free diet for those affected. In May, we mark International Coeliac Awareness Day, a key moment for our community to come together to raise awareness.
If you’d like to support, there are many ways to get involved, including sharing our online self-assessment tool, taking part in events, or helping to spread the word. Our aim is to help more people recognise the symptoms and feel confident taking the first step towards a diagnosis.
If you’re experiencing ongoing symptoms, you’re not alone. Your symptoms matter, and with the right support, getting a diagnosis is possible.
Together, we can help ensure that no life is limited by coeliac disease.
Raising awareness of coeliac disease
Want to know more about coeliac disease?
Find out more about coeliac disease
Click here to find out more about coeliac disease and the symptoms to look out for.
Stories from people with coeliac disease
Find out more about the journey that some of our members have been on.
Check your symptoms
Are you experiencing persistent, recurrent, or unexplained symptoms. Click here to take our online self-assessment today.
Are you a HCP looking for resources?
Click here to access a range of resources to support your patients and the latest guidance on diagnosing coeliac disease.
Have a media enquiry?
Click here to get in touch with our press office and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
What is the gluten free diet?
The only treatment for coeliac disease is a gluten free diet for life. Find out more about what this means for you.
How can you help raise awareness?
Join our 64 Challenge
Fundraise your way and raise vital funds for those who need it.
Follow us on social media
Keep up to date on the latest news from the gluten free community by following Coeliac UK on social media.
Find an event in your area
Get to meet other people with coeliac disease, or parents of children with coeliac disease in your area. Find out what our amazing volunteers have planned for Awareness Month and beyond.
Download our poster
Simply download our campaign poster, print it, and display it in your local community. Make sure to ask for permission before displaying it.
Show your support
Click here to download our social media asset to show your support. Simply download it and post it on your social media channels to help raise awareness within your own online community
Share the symptoms
Click here to download our social media asset to help raise awareness of the symptoms of coeliac disease. Simply download it and post it on your social media channels.
How can you get involved?
Donate today and change the future
Give the gift of support. Donate today and help us to provide our vital support services for those who need to live gluten free.
Become a volunteer
There are many ways to get involved, no matter what your age, skills or interests. Click here to find out more about our volunteering roles.
Become a member
Click here to discover the most comprehensive range of resources, tailored to support those who need to live gluten free.
How can my company raise awareness?
Click here to find out how your company can support Coeliac UK
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