Connect, April 2025
Our award-winning Connect Magazine, Spring/Summer 2025 edition.
In this edition of Connect, we focus on fatigue as we learn together the best ways to live with one of the most difficult symptoms of Crohn's and Colitis. We also navigate the benefits system and give you some tips for applying for PIP or ADP.
Three members of our wonderful community share their journeys with us, and show us the different ways Crohn's and Colitis can impact our lives.
And as always, we give you the latest updates in research, answer some of your questions in Just Ask, and share ways you can get involved from taking on a challenge to chatting at one of our virtual social events.
Plus, if you'd like to come along to our AGM on 19th July, you can find out how to sign up inside!
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Our Helpline will be closed from Wednesday 10 June and will reopen at 10am on Monday 15 June.
We may be closed but we have lots of information here on our website.
If you need urgent medical advice you can call NHS 111 or in Northern Ireland phone your local Phone First. In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
If you need emotional support the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123.
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with Crohn’s or Colitis. But we’re with you. We can give you the right information and support at the right time.
We’re here for everyone.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
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 - 10am to 3pm, 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.