Petition Improve screening and support for coeliac

The Government should
-Review NICE guidelines on screening and treatment
-Include screening for people with pre-existing conditions (under the NICE guidelines)
-Undertake a national nutritional survey for coeliacs
-Require clearer labelling in colour on front of food packaging for all allergens.

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This could Improve quality of life; identify health conditions earlier; make people aware; make shopping easier; improve educational attainment and life chances. Some people have silent symptoms of coeliac that mirror other medical conditions.

It is estimated 1:100 people have coeliac in the UK – a gluten sensitivity. If left undiagnosed, it can lead to serious health complications/life limiting conditions.

This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website

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Date closed 6 November 2019
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