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We need your help to improve our information to better support people with Crohn’s and Colitis. Fill in our short survey to let us know what we're doing well and how we can better meet your needs.
Hearing you have Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis can be overwhelming, but there’s lots of support out there. Life will change, but it can also improve - and we’re here to help, every step of the way. Our practical to-do list will help you get started.
As well as the words 'Crohn's' and 'Colitis', you may also hear the term 'IBD' a lot. This stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main forms of IBD.
If you think you might have Crohn's or Colitis but haven't had this confirmed yet, see our information on How to get a diagnosis.
If you’re a child or young person with Crohn’s or Colitis, see JJ’s tips on coping with Crohn’s or Colitis.
We need your help to improve our information to better support people with Crohn’s and Colitis. Fill in our short survey to let us know what we're doing well and how we can better meet your needs.
You deserve the best quality of care. We’ve set out what good Crohn’s and Colitis care should look like in the IBD Standards, which has a section for people who are newly diagnosed.
Use this tool to understand more about potential treatment options that suit your needs. The tool is designed to help you:
You're not alone. There are lots of ways to connect with people who understand what you’re going through.
There’s a lot for you to process with a new diagnosis – and we’re here to help, every step of the way. Once you feel ready, there are plenty of ways you can get involved with the huge and diverse Crohn's and Colitis community. You could give your voice to our campaigns, participate in ground-breaking research opportunities, volunteer your time, improve your health services and help us raise vital funds.
Together, we give each other comfort, confidence and strength. Together, we are unstoppable.
We follow strict processes to make sure our information is based on up-to-date evidence and easy to understand.
Please email us at evidence@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk if:
You can also write to us at Crohn’s & Colitis UK, 1 Bishop Square, Hatfield, AL10 9NE, or contact us through our Helpline: 0300 222 5700
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).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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