Films for young people

Family In The Park

Our young person films highlight the challenges younger people with Crohn's and Colitis face and how they are coping with issues relating to their disease. 

Family In The Park

How to tell friends

Crohn's & Colitis UK funded researchers worked with young people to make this video, giving you tips on how to tell your friends about having Crohn's or Colitis.


Schooling

Scarlett shares her experience of managing her schoolwork while living with Ulcerative Colitis. This project received funding from the People’s Postcode Trust. 


Transition into adult care

Cory, Scarlett and Ella share their experience of moving from pediatric to adult care. This project received funding from the People’s Postcode Trust. 

Read our information sheet on transition to adult care.


Leaving home and going to university

Rhiannon shares her experience of leaving home and starting university while living with Ulcerative Colitis. This project received funding from the People’s Postcode Trust. 


Relationships

Ella shares her experience of having a relationship while living with Crohn's Disease. This project received funding from the People’s Postcode Trust. 

Read our guide on sex and relationships.


Talking to your employer

CJ shares his experience of telling his employer about his Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This project received funding from the People’s Postcode Trust. 

Read our guide for employees.


People’s Postcode Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. We received £17,000 from the Trust to create films documenting the experience of young people living with Crohn's and Colitis. People's Postcode Lottery Image

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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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