If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
Can you believe it? It’s already September, which means thousands of students across the UK will be heading-off to university. It can be tough living the university lifestyle when you have to stick to a gluten free diet, so we’ve put together some top tips for student coeliacs:
There’s lots of great information for you to read and download, from a gluten free foods checklist, shopping advice and tips on eating out.
If you have any questions our team is here to help! Just email us at glutenfree@glutafin.co.uk, message us on Facebook, Tweet us or call to speak to a member of our Customer Services team on 0800 988 2470. We’re happy to help get you started on the road to staying healthy, happy and gluten free this year at university.
Your local Doctor or General Practitioner (GP) is your first port of call if you develop a health problem that needs medical attention. You don’t want to be traipsing all the way home just to see your doctor or to pick up your gluten free prescription!
Find out more information on our website or go direct to the NHS GP Finder. Don’t forget to check whether you’re entitled to free gluten free foods on prescription.
It might sound obvious, but sticking to a gluten free diet is essential for those diagnosed with coeliac disease. Not following your diet can have serious health consequences, such as infertility and gastrointestinal cancer. You can find out more information here.
Finding ways to cook nutritious meals on a shoestring budget is tough, but there’s no reason why being diagnosed with coeliac disease should make it even tougher! Our website has more than 500 recipes, with many of them perfect for students.
For those of you with a real passion for cooking-up a storm in the kitchen, you can also download our latest recipe book here.
Cross-contamination in the kitchen can be a serious issue for coeliacs, particularly if you’re sharing a food preparation space with people who don’t understand your condition. But do not fear! There’s plenty you can do to make sure this isn’t a problem.
Firstly, try talking to your housemates about coeliac disease and how cross-contamination can damage your health. You’ll find that most people are very understanding and really don’t mind wiping-down a work top or not using your butter if they know about your condition.
You can also try the following:
For more tips on avoiding cross-contamination whilst at university, visit this page of our website.
Do you have any more top tips for students who want to stick to a gluten free diet at university? Message us on Facebook or Tweet us with your suggestions.
If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
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