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Living with Crohn's or Colitis

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can have its challenges. But you can still get the most out of life, and we’re here to help, every step of the way.

Our information can help you with everyday issues, such as work and diet, that may be affected by Crohn's or Colitis.

Food

Information to help you eat well with Crohn’s or Colitis and make informed choices about your diet.

Newly diagnosed

Practical things to do if you've just been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis - forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Mental health and wellbeing

Coping with a long-term condition like Crohn’s or Colitis can have a big impact on your mental health and wellbeing.

Unstoppable: Your stories

These stories are just a few examples of ordinary people with Crohn’s or Colitis who have overcome extraordinary challenges.

Sex and relationships

Information about the effects of Crohn’s and Colitis on the physical and emotional aspects of sex, intimacy and relationship.

Reproductive health and fertility

Information about reproductive health, fertility and contraception for people living with Crohn's or Colitis.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

This information is for people living with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant or breastfeed.

Travelling with Crohn's or Colitis

Practical information about travelling with Crohn's or Colitis. It includes vaccinations, travel insurance, travelling with medicines or stoma supplies, and tips to stay well.

Smoking

This information is about how smoking tobacco cigarettes may affect Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis. It also looks at e-cigarettes (vaping).

COVID-19 in people with Crohn's or Colitis

Information about COVID-19 (coronavirus or Covid) for people with Crohn's or Colitis. Find out about what affects your risk and steps you can take to protect yourself.

Being active with Crohn's or Colitis

Information about how to exercise and stay active with Crohn's or Colitis.

All information about Crohn's and Colitis

Visit all our information to find out more about Crohn's and Colitis, including symptoms, treatments and practical tips for living with Crohn's and Colitis.

All information about Crohn's and Colitis
All information about Crohn's and Colitis

Virtual social events

We offer people affected by Crohn's or Colitis the chance to join a virtual social event with others across the UK. The events will be a chance to chat, share experiences and potentially learn from others. Family, friends and colleagues are more than welcome to attend.

Please note that these events are:

  • Not intended to provide medical or professional advice
  • Only for those aged 18+
  • One off events and not intended as support groups
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Have you recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis?

Our eight, bite-sized, weekly emails can help you:

  • Understand more about life with your condition
  • Read other people’s stories
  • Find out about the support that’s available to you

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We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.

Our helpline team can help by:

  • Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.

  • Listening and talking through your situation.

  • Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.

  • Providing details of other specialist organisations.

Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.

Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).

If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.

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