Our community needs you
Around one in 120 people in the UK have Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, navigating life with an unpredictable condition that could flare up at any time. And the impact can be devastating: plans turned upside down; work and education on hold; relationships and wellbeing under strain; dreams for the future paused.
No one should face that alone. That’s where we come in.
It's time for change and we're leading the way
- We’re transforming understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis.
- We’re uniting researchers, patients and healthcare professionals to set out a roadmap to a cure.
- We’re driving improvements in diagnosis, treatment and care.
- And we’re supporting people to live well.
But we can't do all this alone. Donate now and help us change what it means to live with these lifelong, incurable gut conditions.
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A gift in your will to Crohn’s & Colitis UK- no matter how big or small- is a legacy of hope for each person affected by Crohn’s and Colitis now and in the future.
Remember someone special while helping transform lives today and making the vision of a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis possible.
About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
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.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.