All information about Crohn's and Colitis

If you have Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis – the main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – we're here for you. We can help you find the information you need to confidently manage your condition and live freer, fuller lives.

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Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

All about Crohn's and Colitis

This information covers the basics of Crohn's and Colitis, for those people who are new to the conditions.

Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

Crohn's Disease

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Crohn’s Disease.

Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

Microscopic Colitis

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Microscopic Colitis.

Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

How to get a diagnosis

If you’re experiencing diarrhoea, blood in your poo, or extreme pain, then there’s a chance you might have Crohn’s or Colitis. Find out how to get a diagnosis.

Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

Treatments

Here we outline the main treatments used to manage Crohn's and Colitis.

Understanding Crohn's and Colitis

Medical words

You are likely to hear and read many new medical terms when you are diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis. This webpage explains some of the words most often used.

Children, young adults and students

Our Crohn's and Colitis cats

Our storybook and video, 'Meet our Crohn's and Colitis Cats' helps to explain Crohn's and Colitis to children.

Children, young adults and students

JJ’s tips on coping with Crohn’s or Colitis

It takes guts to live with Crohn’s or Colitis, especially when you’re a young person. Nobody knows this better than JJ, our supporter and award-winning fundraiser.

Children, young adults and students

The Unstoppables

Meet The Unstoppables - young people living with Crohn's and Colitis who want to share their stories with you!

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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.

  • Providing details of other 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).

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If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.

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