Coeliac Disease Awareness
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Coeliac Awareness Day Webinars
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To mark International Coeliac Day, AOECS is hosting a series of free webinars throughout May 2026.
In this year’s webinar series, AOECS will focus on one central theme: the stigma surrounding coeliac disease and how to overcome it.
Mental health for young European Coeliacs
Date: 7 May, 2026
Time: 15:30 - 16:15 CEST (UTC+2)
Language: English
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Description:
This session explores how mental health services across Europe can better meet the needs of children and young people living with coeliac disease.
Using WHO/Europe’s Quality Standards for Child and Youth Mental Health Services as a reference point, the webinar will highlight what high-quality, youth-centred care looks like and how coeliac organisations can contribute to improving support, reducing anxiety, and strengthening resilience among younger patients.
The focus is on identifying gaps, aligning practices, and promoting early, coordinated mental health care as part of holistic coeliac disease management.
WHO resolution on Noncommunicable Diseases and mental health
Date: 14 May, 2026
Time: 15:30 - 16:15 CEST (UTC +2)
Language: English
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Description:
This webinar explains the implications of the newly adopted WHO resolution on noncommunicable diseases and mental health, and explores how coeliac societies can use the accompanying WHO/Europe roadmap to advance national-level recognition of coeliac disease.
The session will examine how coeliac organisations can support health systems in integrating coeliac disease into mental health strategies, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both physical and psychological impacts.
With insights from WHO/Europe, participants will understand the policy opportunities and practical steps that can move the resolution from political commitment to real change.
Key regulatory issues affecting coeliac disease in Europe
Date: 21 May, 2026
Time: 15:30 - 16:15 CEST (UTC+2)
Language: English
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Description:
This forward-looking session provides an overview of EU initiatives with direct relevance to coeliac patients and the gluten-free ecosystem.
From food contact materials and the omnibus on food safety regulation to ongoing discussions on NCDs, mental health, healthcare access, and consumer protection, the webinar will unpack the developments that could shape coeliac care in the coming years.
Participants will gain clarity on advocacy priorities and opportunities for engagement at EU level.
Coeliac Care Inequality in Europe
Date: 28 May, 2026
Time: 15:30 - 16:15 CEST (UTC+2)
Language: English
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Description:
This webinar brings best practices from across Europe and emerging models that could inspire policy improvements across Europe.
By showcasing the state of national financial support schemes for coeliac patients and uncovering the challenges that coeliac patients face in getting reimbursement for gluten-free products, medical costs, and social support, we aim at supporting national societies in advocating for more equitable access to essential gluten-free food and care.