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Coeliac UK is a UK charity for people who need to live gluten free, with a stated mission of "No life limited by coeliac disease." It provides expert advice on diagnosis, coeliac disease and the gluten free diet, and combines that support with campaigning, research funding and work with the food industry. It is relevant if you are exploring whether you have coeliac disease, are newly diagnosed, need ongoing support, or want to help the cause.
What Coeliac UK does
The charity describes its role as empowering everyone affected by coeliac disease — breaking down barriers, improving everyday life, and advancing research towards a cure. Its work falls into several areas:
- Trusted advice and support — compassionate guidance and practical solutions for navigating coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
- Advocating for change — campaigning for improved healthcare, public awareness and better access to gluten free food.
- Groundbreaking research — supporting studies to advance diagnosis, treatment, care and the search for a cure.
- A community that gets it — connecting people with others who understand what they are going through.
- Working with the food industry — guidance and support for improving the provision of gluten free food.
- Awareness Month — an annual opportunity to get involved and help generate awareness around coeliac disease.
Who it is for
The site organises its help around four starting points: "Do I have coeliac disease?", "Newly diagnosed", "I need support" and "I want to help". That structure is a useful guide to whether the charity fits your situation — whether you are investigating symptoms, adjusting to a diagnosis, looking for practical diet help, or wanting to donate, fundraise or become a member.
The difference it reports making
Coeliac UK publishes headline figures on its impact:
| Measure | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Patients helped by dietitians the charity has supported since 2020 | 25K+ |
| Increase in mentions of coeliac disease in UK Parliament at Westminster since 2022 | 300% |
| Questions answered via its Helpline services | 18K |
| Research supported in 2024 | £2.2M |
These are the charity's own reported figures and give a sense of the scale of its advice, advocacy and research activity.
How to get in touch
If you need to talk, Coeliac UK says its dietitians and other expert advisors are available by phone and email. Lines are open 10am–4pm Monday to Friday, on 0333 332 2033, or you can send an email through the contact page. The site also offers ways to join or support the community by donating or becoming a member.
What to expect from the website
Beyond the support pages, the site carries news updates — for example, items on living well with coeliac disease, new allergy safety guidance for schools, new guidelines, and research collaborations. These are worth checking if you want current developments rather than only static advice. The site does not state that its advice or membership is free, so check the membership and donation pages directly for any costs before signing up.