Coeliac Awareness Month 2026: A Reminder That It’s Not a Choice

May is Coeliac Awareness Month, a chance to highlight that for many, avoiding gluten is a medical necessity, not a preference.

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that can have serious long-term effects if undiagnosed. Yet many people still struggle to get diagnosed or feel overlooked in everyday settings, including at work.

Simple actions can have a big impact:

• Offering clearly labelled gluten-free options
• Understanding cross-contamination risks
• Asking, not assuming, about dietary needs
• Promoting awareness through internal wellbeing initiatives

Coeliac Awareness Month isn’t just about food, it’s about empathy, inclusion, and informed choices. As organisations continue to prioritise employee wellbeing, understanding hidden conditions like coeliac disease is part of building truly supportive cultures.

Let’s use this month as an opportunity to listen, learn, and create environments where everyone feels considered, down to the smallest details.

Awareness starts with understanding. Inclusion follows.