A Nana's Perspective: Bringing Families Back Into the Kitchen After Diagnosis
When my grandson Jack was diagnosed with coeliac disease at the age of five, my heart broke for him. Like any grandmother, I wanted to make everything better. I wanted to reassure him that things would be okay, but I could see how much had suddenly changed for him and for our whole family. Jack…
Eating Out with Coeliac Disease: When a Family Meal Becomes a Research Project
One of the things we didn't anticipate when our son Jack was diagnosed with coeliac disease at the age of five was just how much it would change something as simple as eating out. Before his diagnosis, family meals at restaurants were spontaneous and enjoyable. We'd arrive, settle into our seats, order a drink and…
The Gluten-Free Postcode Lottery: Why Should a Coeliac Diagnosis Depend on Where You Live?
Why where you live impacts on your access to gluten free prescriptions and the impact this has on families