1 May 2025

With only 36% of people with coeliac disease currently medically diagnosed in the UK, there are an estimated 500,000 people experiencing unexplained and often debilitating symptoms. 

For this year’s Coeliac Awareness Month (1-31 May), Coeliac UK is urging the public to ask, “Is it coeliac disease?” and take the charity’s free online self-assessment to find out. People can check if they are experiencing symptoms associated with coeliac disease and if they are recommended or should be considered for testing for the condition based on published clinical guidelines.  Our mission is to find the estimated 500,000 living with undiagnosed coeliac disease and guide them on the road to recovery. 

How you can help 

The more people that come together to spread the word about coeliac disease, the louder we can be. There are so many ways you can get involved this May, here are just some of them: 

• Fundraise your way this Coeliac Awareness Month and raise vital funds for those who need it. Using the theme of 64, join our virtual challenge from 1-31 May and help us raise awareness, so no one will have to face coeliac disease alone. Whether you choose to bake 64 cupcakes or run 64k - you can make a difference! 
• Share your diagnosis story online using our hashtags #CoeliacAwarenessMonth #IsItCoeliacDisease 
• Join in with one of our fantastic online events including a cookalong with our ambassador Becky Excell on facebook! 
• Order an Awareness Month pack and organise an awareness raising event in your work, school or local community  
• Check to see if our amazing Coeliac UK volunteers have any events planned in your area! 

How will you join in? Whether you order a pack and create your own event or take part in something in your local area, you can help reach more people who need our help. 

Find out more about how you can get involved with Coeliac Awareness Month here.