Coeliac UK is the only charity for people who need to live gluten free in the UK. We’re delighted to partner up with NESTLÉ Cereals gluten free breakfast range GO FREE, to help raise awareness of coeliac disease and reach the people who need us most.

 

What is coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley and rye) causes the body to attack its own tissues. There is no cure and the only treatment is a strict gluten free diet – which needs to be followed for life. 

The disease affects 1 in 100 people in the UK, but most don’t know they have it. This leaves a staggering 500,000 people struggling with unexplained symptoms like constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting, fatigue, and anaemia. If that sounds like you, go straight to our online assessment to find out if you should talk to your GP about getting tested. 

What is gluten?

As a protein in wheat, barley and rye, you’ll most often find gluten in things like bread, pasta and cakes. But you can also find it in foods you might not expect – like sauces, marinades and processed meats. Even small amounts of gluten can cause unpleasant symptoms, so you’ve got to watch out for cross contamination too, for example breadcrumbs on a butter knife or a toaster used with gluten containing bread. Sticking to a strict gluten free diet can be difficult at first, but we’ve got lots of information and support to help.

No life limited by gluten

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, midway through your gluten free journey, or have been happily gluten free for years, Coeliac UK is here for you. For over 50 years we’ve been striving for better gluten free food in more places, providing independent, trustworthy advice and support to our community, and funding crucial research to manage the impacts of gluten and find the answers to coeliac disease. We’re the only charity out there fighting to make life better for our gluten free community.

Plus, we provide members with a range of expert tools to make managing your health and gluten free diet easy. We’ve got award winning apps to help you find gluten free foods fast when shopping and eating out; the UK’s only gluten free lifestyle magazine, Live Well Gluten Free; over 1,200 tried and tested gluten free recipes; money saving offers worth up to £200 per year; specialist dietetic support and so much more. All from just £1.25 per month! It’s really easy to join online – what are you waiting for?

 

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