Live Well Gluten Free

www.coeliac.org.uk | 19 “I was first diagnosed when I was 10." "At first the gluten free diet took some getting used to! My parents heard about Coeliac UK and we joined with a family membership. It was so useful to have somewhere to go to find out more information, and the Food and Drink Guide was really helpful for mum and dad when they were doing the food shopping. We also really enjoy the recipes that come in the magazine and reading about the new research that is taking place into coeliac disease. We use the Gluten Free Food Checker app to scan ingredients in a supermarket and Gluten Free on the Move to look for places where we could eat out, which makes things much easier! We also used one of the travel guides when we went away to Italy. "I’m thinking about applying to university in a couple of years, and it’s good to know that there’s a network of other young people who live with coeliac disease, like the Gluten Free Under Thirties (GUTs), that I can contact when I leave home for advice and support.” Archie, 15 How we’re helping We know from talking to you, our wonderful community, how challenging coeliac disease can be at times. Many of you have shared how feeling ‘the odd one out’ left you in a dark place. Coeliac UK is here to help, which is why we’re bringing you all sorts of activities and fun this May. Awareness Week 2021 is all about: • Spreading the word that gluten causes pain and illness for people with coeliac disease • Connecting with friends and family: share gluten free recipes and experiences, as well as tips to avoid cross contamination when food containing gluten is also being prepared • Enjoy eating out again safely at Gluten Free accredited venues • Daily competitions from the gluten free brands you love • Raising £50,000 to give children and young people like Lucy and Archie a better, healthier future AWARENESS And we will always continue to run our full support services for every age including the Helpline which costs at least £500 to run per day, a lifeline for anyone in need of urgent guidance or support. We know not everyone will be able to join in with our Challenge. That doesn’t mean you can’t shine a light. By donating you can still make a difference. Simply use the return envelope enclosed or visit www.coeliac.org.uk/donate . £30 can give 10 children or young adults access to resources and information £100 could enable a school to access our gluten free catering training Reaching our £50,000 target will help provide the essential resources which keep our community safe £30 can give 10 children or young adults access to resources and information to give them confidence when managing their coeliac disease £50 covers the cost of our expert Food Policy team for an hour, allowing them to provide guidance to parents, schools, hospitals and more, about safe gluten free food £100 could enable a school to access our gluten free catering training £150 contributes to the development of new support resources for children and young people so they can feel safer outside the home and more confident managing their coeliac disease