Employment and education

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can have an impact on your education, and your working life. This can be worrying for some people, and you may wonder what support you can get around these issues.

Our information below can help you understand your rights, and your options around work, school and further education. We also have information for employers, to help them understand what Crohn's and Colitis are, and how they may impact their employees.

All information about Crohn's and Colitis

Visit all our information to find out more about Crohn's and Colitis, including symptoms, treatments and practical tips for living with Crohn's and Colitis.

Sign up to our support emails

Have you recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis?

Our eight, bite-sized, weekly emails can help you:

  • Understand more about life with your condition
  • Read other people’s stories
  • Find out about the support that’s available to you

Sign up to our new series of emails to help you navigate life after diagnosis.

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Helpline service

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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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