Coeliac UK

If you’re consistently experiencing symptoms such as severe or occasional diarrhoea, excessive wind and/or constipation, persistent nausea and vomiting, recurrent stomach pain, or any combination of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency, you may have coeliac disease. Take our online self-assessment to see if you should be tested. The assessment follows NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines for diagnosis and will help you determine if you need to visit your GP for a simple blood test. If the assessment indicates you should be tested, you'll receive a letter to take to your GP. Learn more about the symptoms and take our self-assessment here: https://lnkd.in/euFAV3UH #CoeliacAwarenessMonth

A wet Edinburgh Marathon completed to raise money for Coeliac UK. Thanks for all the supporters out on the day and everyone that sponsored me. You will make a difference to people who need to live without gluten. Thanks also to Cala Group Limited for some amazing match funding.

Meet Joe, whose journey to a diagnosis was influenced by his family's experience with coeliac disease. Following his brother Joshua's diagnosis at a young age, Joe underwent testing and received his diagnosis early on. Reflecting on his own experience, Joe is grateful for the early diagnosis, which has allowed him to pursue his passions without hindrance. At the age of 7, Joe experienced the effects of accidentally consuming gluten, leaving him lethargic and unwell. Since then, he has been diligent about adhering to a gluten free diet, ensuring nothing holds him back from achieving his goals.  With a love for playing the bagpipes and aspirations to study at university, Joe is determined to live life to the fullest. If you're experiencing symptoms or suspect you may have coeliac disease, don't hesitate to seek help. Visit www.coeliac.org.uk for more information and https://lnkd.in/euFAV3UH to take the online self-assessment. Don't let undiagnosed coeliac disease stand in the way of your potential! #CoeliacStories #CoeliacAwarenessMonth #CoeliacDisease #Coeliac

The Importance of cross contamination For someone with coeliac disease ongoing consumption of gluten will prevent the gut from healing and over time can lead to serious complications such as osteoporosis, anaemia, infertility and in rare cases small bowel lymphoma.  Particular care needs to be taken when gluten containing food is present, as even trace amounts of gluten from cross contamination can cause symptoms. However regardless of the severity of symptoms  even if you don’t experience any, managing coeliac disease requires a strict gluten free diet to avoid continued damage to the gut.    That’s why preventing cross contamination is crucial. Our tips above provide guidance on keeping your gluten free food safe.    Learn more about cross contamination: https://lnkd.in/d8tUE7M #CoeliacAwarenessMonth #CoeliacDisease #CoeliacUK #Coeliac #GlutenFreeDiet #GlutenFree

89% of our à la carte menu is gluten-free. And we’re très proud of that. We have been accredited by Coeliac UK for 8 years now - we’re incredibly proud to be a safe space that offers peace of mind when dining, without compromising on French flavour. From our cheese soufflé, to our beef bourguignon and crème caramel… there’s something on our menu for all our gluten-free amis. For Coeliac Awareness Month & always - dine at Côte with confidence. #CoeliacAwarenessMonth #cote

Wishing all our Edinburgh Marathon Festival l runners the best of luck in this weekend's event. Whether you're running for #TeamCoeliacUK this weekend or at another event during the summer, we'll be cheering for each and every one of you and we're so grateful for your support.  Would you like to take on a challenge for Coeliac UK? Visit: https://lnkd.in/eE_-dMJu for more information. If you're interested in participating in the 2025 Edinburgh Marathon Festival, applications are now open. Please get in touch with us via fundraising@coeliac.org.uk. Share your messages of encouragement in the comments below. #CoeliacUK #EdinburghMarathonFestival #EdinburghMarathon

We’re nearly at the end of Coeliac Awareness Month and the support from our community has been incredible! Thank you to everyone who has shared their #CoeliacStories, used our twibbon, and raised their voices - you are making a difference! Let’s keep the momentum going and finish Awareness Month strong. Share the link isitcoeliacdisease.org.uk with your network to help others take our self-assessment and find the undiagnosed 500,000. Check out our campaign page for inspiration on how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/ejSdX5Ry Leave a comment below and let us know what you have planned for the rest of May! #CoeliacAwarenessMonth #CoeliacStories #CoeliacDisease #Coeliac #Together4Coeliacs #GlutenFree

May is Coeliac Disease Awareness Month🧡 Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages your gut (small intestine) so your body cannot properly take in nutrients🥬 I was diagnosed when I was 19 with anemia and also Vitamin D deficiency little did I know until I had a blood test it turned out I had coeliac disease🙋🏼♀️ Reason for this post?🤷🏼♀️ 1 in a 100 have Coeliac Disease and they may not even be showing the usual stomach symptoms, on average it takes 13years to be diagnosed! As a volunteer for CoeliacUK I’ve seen fellow peers with coeliac disease who need community to combat isolation around food and the struggles with prices of day to day items such as bread🍞 here’s a picture of one of our cafe meets! Please take a moment to check Coeliac UK for more information on the research they are doing and they also have ‘check your symptoms’ link can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eG4ZMy-f Thank you for reading if you got this far, please do check out Coeliac UK website for more information. #autoimmune #awareness #CoeliacUK

As those close to me will know, 8 years ago I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, which was a baffling 18 years of misdiagnosis!! 🤯 After years of battling with my health and going to the doctors on a regular, my life has completely altered and I am now a much healthier and happier gluten-free girly! After my diagnosis, I created 'Gluten-free Tash' on Instagram to help raise awareness of the symptoms and everyday life as a coeliac! 🙌🏼 As one of Coeliac UK's case studies to raise awareness, I wanted to share my story to help others in the same boat! So if any of the symptoms that I struggled with sound familiar, head to your GP and get some blood tests done 💉 *There are still over 500,000 people in the UK undiagnosed with this debilitating disease, so let’s spread the word and encourage people to get tested!

Meet Anne, who endured frightening symptoms like palpitations and anxiety before being diagnosed with coeliac disease. Despite feeling worried about her health, Anne persisted until she finally received answers. Chronic anaemia led to her coeliac disease diagnosis, bringing both relief and renewed energy. Anne's journey showcases the importance of perseverance and seeking medical guidance when symptoms persist. If you're experiencing similar challenges, don't hesitate to reach out for support and guidance. Visit https://lnkd.in/euFAV3UH to take our online self-assessment and find out if you should be tested for coeliac disease. #CoeliacStories #CoeliacAwarenessMonth