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At work
- your employer can make sure there are gluten free options at work events and canteens
- a place to store and heat your own food helps
- you may need time off for appointments and scans
Is coeliac disease a disability?
Under the Equality Act 2010, a condition counts as a disability if it has a substantial (more than minor) and long-term (12 months or more) effect on your normal daily activities. The law looks at how you would be without treatment. Some people with coeliac disease may be covered, especially if they have other related conditions. Each case is different.
Benefits
Coeliac disease on its own does not usually qualify for disability benefits such as PIP.
Costs
Gluten free food often costs more. Some areas provide gluten free bread and flour mixes on prescription. Prescriptions are free in Wales. In England, check if you can get free prescriptions with our NHS health costs check.
Sources we used
- GOV.UK, Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010
- Coeliac UK, Gluten free food on prescription
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