Diagnosing Coeliac disease

Early day motion 751, tabled 13 May 2024 by Sharon Hodgson (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House recognises that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 100 people; expresses concern that almost two-thirds of people with the condition, equating to almost half a million people in the UK remain undiagnosed, running the risk of long term complications; notes that the average time from the onset of symptoms to diagnosis of 13 years is unacceptable and highlights that it is essential that efforts are made to improve awareness of the condition amongst healthcare professionals and the public to recognise the symptoms of the disease and ensure faster diagnosis; notes that there is no national leadership and accountability for coeliac disease within NHS England and calls on the Government to take steps towards reducing the time to diagnosis by installing national accountability and leadership within NHS England for coeliac disease.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Scottish National Party 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Workers Party 1.