Studies I have led are quoted in the executive summary: Dietitians play a crucial role in the diagnosis of coeliac disease and are the experts in the management of the condition. A survey on patients with coeliac disease found that 65% of patients’ first choice would be to see a dietitian, with 80% of those requesting a specialist dietitian.7 The APPG heard examples of excellent dietetic-led services in parts of the UK. These models have been shown to save money, with savings and benefits to patients’ quality of life shown in the long-term.8