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Coeliac 1What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when ...
20/01/2026

Coeliac 1

What is coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages your gut (small intestine) so your body cannot properly take in nutrients.
Coeliac disease is caused by an adverse reaction to gluten, which is a dietary protein found in 3 types of cereals: wheat, barley and rye. So, gluten is found in any food that contains these cereals Including:
• Pasta
• Cakes
• Breakfast cereals
• Most types of bread
• Certain types of sauces
• Some ready meals
• Most beers as they contain barley
• Eating any of these foods can trigger a range of gut symptoms such as:
• Diarrhoea which may be particularly unpleasant
• Stomach aches
• Bloating and farting
• Indigestion
• Constipation

There can also be more general symptoms like:
• Tiredness because you are not getting enough nutrients from your food
• Unintentional weight loss
• An itchy rash
• Problems getting pregnant
• Nerve damage
• Disorders that affect co-ordination, balance and speech.

Children with coeliac disease may not grow at the expected rate and may have delayed puberty.

Walking 6Quiz & Answers Q1. Why is it important to stay active as you get older?A1. It can help you maintain your st...
13/01/2026

Walking 6

Quiz & Answers

Q1. Why is it important to stay active as you get older?
A1. It can help you maintain your strength and flexibility and improve your energy levels
Q2. How can I improve my strength and balance?
A2. Climbing the stairs frequently, rising slowly and repeatedly to a standing position from a chair, walking, playing badminton, dancing or practising yoga, doing strength and balance exercise classes.
Q3. What if I have a condition that causes joint pain?
A3. The exercises that improve muscle strength and balance are especially helpful for joint pain.
Q4. How do I stay motivated?
A4. Do something that you enjoy like walking the dog, dancing or joining a walking club.
Q5. How can taking care of what you wear help you feel steadier?
A5. Keep your toenails short, always wear shoes, sandals or slippers that fit well, avoid high heels, make sure your clothing doesn't trail on the ground.
Q6. What is the best way to walk to avoid falls?
A6. Keep your head up, swing your arms, slightly tighten your stomach muscles, roll your foot from heel to toe.
Q7. What should I do if I have a fall?
A7. Try to get up if you are not injured.
Q8. What is the best way to do this?
A8. Try rolling onto your hands and knees, then hold onto something stable such as a bed or armchair.
Q9. What do I do if I am injured?
A9. If you have a personal alarm or mobile phone call for help or bang on the door, windows or walls to try to attract attention.
Q10. What do I do while I am waiting for help to arrive?
A10. Try to keep warm by covering yourself with something in reach like a coat or blanket, if you can, try to keep moving to help you keep warm and maintain blood flow.

Walking 5Quiz Q1. Why is it important to stay active as you get older?Q2. How can I improve my strength and balance?...
06/01/2026

Walking 5

Quiz

Q1. Why is it important to stay active as you get older?
Q2. How can I improve my strength and balance?
Q3. What if I have a condition that causes joint pain?
Q4. How do I stay motivated?
Q5. How can taking care of what you wear help you feel steadier?
Q6. What is the best way to walk to avoid falls?
Q7. What should I do if I have a fall?
Q8. What is the best way to do this?
Q9. What do I do if I am injured?
Q10. What do I do while I am waiting for help to arrive?

Walking 4What to do if you fall If you are not hurt and you’re in a safe place, try to get up. The best way to do this i...
30/12/2025

Walking 4

What to do if you fall

If you are not hurt and you’re in a safe place, try to get up. The best way to do this is by rolling onto your hands and knees, then holding on to something that is stable like a bed or armchair. Try not to get up too quickly.
Even if you are not injured it’s a good idea to speak to your GP so you can discuss ways to reduce your risk of falling in the future. Having a personal alarm may be a good idea.
If you are unable to get up or you’re injured, you could bang on the wall or floor to try to attract the attention of neighbours or passers-by. Many areas have a falls response service which you can call if you don’t have serious injuries.
While waiting for help to arrive, try to keep warm by covering yourself with something in reach like a coat, blanket or rug. If you can and it’s not too painful, try to keep moving which will keep you warm and maintain blood flow.

Walking 3Tips on what shoes to wear and how to walk Problems with your feet and footwear can stop you getting out and ab...
23/12/2025

Walking 3

Tips on what shoes to wear and how to walk

Problems with your feet and footwear can stop you getting out and about. These tips can help you feel steadier:

• Report problems with your feet to your doctor or practice nurse
• Keep your toenails short
• Always wear shoes, sandals or slippers. Don’t walk indoors with bare feet, tights or socks
• Wear shoes that fit well with high sides and low heels
• Don’t wear high heels
• Make sure your clothing doesn’t trail on the floor.
• The best way to walk to prevent falls:
• Keep your head up, look forward and not at the ground
• Your neck, shoulders and back are relaxed, not stiffly upright
• Swing your arms freely with a slight bend in your elbows.
• Keep your stomach muscles slightly tightened, and your back straight
• Walk smoothly, rolling your foot from heel to toe.

Walking 2How do I stay motivated? Sometimes it can seem like a lot of effort to start doing more, so a good way to get s...
16/12/2025

Walking 2

How do I stay motivated?

Sometimes it can seem like a lot of effort to start doing more, so a good way to get started is to try different activities and find something you enjoy and works for you.
Getting a dog is a good idea as not only will it provide company, it will also give you a reason to walk every day.

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805 Stratford Road
Birmingham
B114DA

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Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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