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24min read – 02 Jun 2026
Derek’s Story – The Invisible LoadBy Derek (Coeliac UK Social Media Lead and ‘The Positive Coeliac’)
I was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2016, at the age of 28 after a blood...
General news – 9min read – 02 Jun 2026
Have your say on the updated School Food Standards in EnglandThe Department for Education has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the School Food Standards in England to align them with current nutrit...
8min read – 27 May 2026
A simple blood test could transform coeliac disease careUrgent appeal calls for funding to detect hidden inflammation and transform the management and understanding of coeliac disease. Can you help this nex...
10min read – 11 May 2026
Coeliac UK funded research explores the psychological impact of coeliac diseaseMental Health Awareness Week
As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, Coeliac UK is highlighting the importance of recognising the emotional and ps...
Coeliac News – 5min read – 01 May 2026
Coeliac UK runners raise nearly £17,000 at the London Marathon 2026Eleven dedicated runners took on this year’s London Marathon in support of Coeliac UK, collectively raising an impressive £16,901 to help fund vi...
General news – 3min read – 01 May 2026
It’s Coeliac Awareness Month!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 un...
6min read – 30 Apr 2026
Coeliac UK invests in three new research projectsCoeliac UK is excited to announce that after a competitive grant call in 2025 we are funding three new research projects that are set to begin this ye...
Coeliac News – 8min read – 23 Apr 2026
In memoriam of Professor Peter Howdle 1948 – 2026Peter was one of the early pioneers and advocates for coeliac disease in the UK.
Professor Peter Howdle dedicated his entire career – and...
Coeliac News – 4min read – 17 Apr 2026
Now Recruiting! We are looking for new Research Award Panel (RAP) members! (closed)We are looking for new Research Award Panel (RAP) members. To ensure that we fund only the highest quality research, all research grant applications m...
Coeliac News – 5min read – 16 Apr 2026
Have your say on new guidance on medical conditions in schoolsThe Department for Education has launched a consultation on how schools support children and young people with medical conditions in England. This is ...
General news – 12min read – 02 Apr 2026
Join in and make a difference this May – What’s your 64?Ready, set… 64! Join in and make a difference
Every May, we shine a light on people being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or overlooked. Right ...
8min read – 23 Mar 2026
Help create a world where no life is limited by coeliac disease – become a Trustee at Coeliac UKFor at least 1 in 100 people, coeliac disease affects far more than what’s on their plate – it impacts confidence, freedom, and everyday life.
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