The number of new people being diagnosed with Crohn’s and Colitis is rising each year. Symptoms can be very different from one person to the next. Unfortunately, we don’t know why Crohn’s and Colitis starts or what controls this behaviour over time. The team of researchers think that studying the behaviour of human cells in the blood and gut, plus studying gut microbes (bacteria, viruses and fungi) at the time of Crohn’s and Colitis diagnosis and over the first 2 years after diagnosis may help to better understand why everyone’s experience is so different and what makes us so individual. 

As part of the focus group, the researchers would like to find out what types of information and samples to collect plus how to make the study interesting and as easy as possible for people to take part in at the time of diagnosis.

By taking part, you'll be helping to make sure the thoughts of people living with Crohn's and Colitis are taken into consideration. The researchers hope this study will help to make new treatments for Crohn’s and colitis and support people to make personalised choices about their care in the future. You will also receive a £30 commercial voucher as thanks. 

The dates for the focus groups are:
- Tuesday 9th April, 18:00-19:30
- Tuesday 16th April, 10:00-11:30
- Wednesday 17th April, 10:00-11:30
You will only need to attend one focus group, and they will be taking place virtually on Zoom. You must have been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis in the last 5 years to take part. 

If you are interested and would like more information about this opportunity, please complete the form below.

By entering your details, you are not committing to take part, but your contact details will be forwarded to the researcher who will get in touch with you directly with more information. You will have the opportunity to change your mind at any time.