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World IBD Day takes place on 19 May each year.
Come back nearer the time to find out our plans for 2023, or check out what we got up to in 2022.
Many people live with Crohn's or Colitis throughout their lives, and there’s lots to learn from these experiences. Strike up a conversation and find out what it has been like for them.
What information and support did you receive when you were diagnosed?
How has the public stigma changed since you were diagnosed?
Does your condition impact you in ways that it didn’t used to?
How has Crohn’s & Colitis UK supported you in living well with Crohn’s or Colitis?
How can your experience living with Crohn’s or Colitis be improved in the future?
Everyone's experience is unique, share yours today.
People living with Crohn’s and Colitis throughout their lives deserve the best possible support to live fuller, freer lives. And we're here, every step of the way.
Join us at a virtual social event this World IBD Day to chat and potentially learn from others.
If any event is sold out. Please feel free to register for another one of our future events. You can attend any of these events, no matter where in the UK you are based.
You can support our work this year by texting IBDDAY to 70450 to donate £3.
With your help we can continue to be there for people every step of the way.
Whatever your experience, you're not alone.
Join our social media communities and connect with others affected by Crohn's and Colitis. The experiences of our community help us stand up for you where it counts and make the greatest impact.
Use our exclusive World IBD Day graphics to share your story on social media and help raise awareness of the impact of Crohn's and Colitis.
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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.
Signposting you to 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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