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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.
More ways to support us
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
Accessing our helpline
Our latest availability
Open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
We are here for you if you need support. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
When unavailable have lots of information here on our website if you need support.
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’re here for everyone.
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.
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.