Coeliac disease is a debilitating illness. Living with it is hard; it impacts the rest of your life.
We also know that people who experience inequality are less likely to be diagnosed. Even if you are diagnosed, a gluten free diet is expensive – and knowing what’s safe can be stressful.
We challenge the effect of inequalities and lack of knowledge, so that everyone can be quickly diagnosed and treated, regardless of who you are or where you live. When you know it’s coeliac disease, we’re by your side to provide the support you need.
Our vision
Ultimately, we don’t want anyone to suffer from this condition, so we’re aiming for a world without coeliac disease and we’re working hard to initiate research that can lead to a cure. When Coeliac UK aren’t needed anymore – we’ll know we’ve done our job!
In the meantime, we want to do everything we can to make life seamless for people affected by coeliac disease. We don’t want anyone’s life to be limited by coeliac disease.
Our objectives
Our focus is on three on three areas;
- Diagnosis and equality
- Support and access
- Research and advocacy
Diagnosis and equality
We’re working to raise awareness of the symptoms and risks of untreated coeliac disease through national campaigns like Coeliac Awareness Month in May, especially targeting people who may not know they’re at risk.
We’re supporting research and helping to find better ways to get diagnosed, that are less invasive and easier to access.
We’re calling for routine screening for coeliac disease, including high-risk groups, such as people with autoimmune conditions or a family history of the condition.
And we’re investing in digital tools, like our symptom checker, to make it easier for people to assess their risk and take the first step toward diagnosis.
Support and access
We’re constantly improving our tiered membership options, so more people can access our support, whatever their background or budget.
We’ll enhance our website, app, and online forums to give people trusted information, real-time food updates, and a chance to connect with others living with coeliac disease.
With help from volunteers, we’ll run more local meetups and community events, offering personal, practical support and helping people feel less alone.
We’re expanding support and education for healthcare professionals, and foodservice staff – so more people understand coeliac disease and how best to support those living with it.
We’ll work with food producers, retailers and restaurants to increase availability of gluten free options and help people find them through our app and resources.
And we’ll keep pushing for better labelling laws, higher food safety standards, and policies that protect and empower people living with coeliac disease.
Research and advocacy
We’re increasing funding for promising treatments – like immunotherapy and gut health solutions – that could reduce symptoms or eliminate the need for a strict gluten free diet.
We’ll collaborate with top researchers, universities, biotech firms, and other charities and organisations, to help us find new ways to diagnose, treat, and cure coeliac disease.
We’ll work with policymakers to highlight the serious health and economic impacts of coeliac disease.
We’ll draft policy proposals on food labelling, gluten free access, and healthcare support – and lobby for change through direct engagement with MPs, officials, and decision-makers.
We’ll expand our knowledge hub with the latest evidence and insights, and keep key stakeholders informed through events and briefings.
And through media and social platforms, we’ll share real stories, facts, and statistics to raise awareness and ensure coeliac disease stays on the public and political agenda.
You can read more detail about Coeliac UK’s strategy and how we’re fighting for everyone with coeliac disease here: Coeliac UK Strategy 2025