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It’s Coeliac Awareness Month!

May 01, 2026

Around 1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease but only 36% have a diagnosis, which means an estimated half a million people are living with unexplained symptoms.

These symptoms can have a big impact on day-to-day life. So, for this year’s Coeliac Awareness Month (May), Coeliac UK is urging people to ask, “Is it coeliac disease?” and take our free online self-assessment to find out.

Using the online tool, people can check if they are experiencing symptoms associated with coeliac disease and if they should be considered for testing for the condition.

Our aim is to make May 2026 the month when coeliac disease becomes visible. On 16 May 2026, we mark International Coeliac Awareness Day, and throughout May we’re raising awareness of coeliac disease. Our aim is to help more people recognise the symptoms, reach the 500,000 people living with undiagnosed coeliac disease and support them to feel confident taking the first step towards a diagnosis and living well.

Together, we can help ensure that no life is limited by coeliac disease.

You can find out more about our awareness month campaign here.

Coeliac UK poster reading ‘Stomach cramps. Brain fog. Fatigue. Diarrhoea. Know the feeling?’ with text explaining coeliac disease affects 1 in 100 people in the UK and directing to isitcoeliacdisease.org.uk for a self‑assessment.