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Crohn’s & Colitis UK Spring Raffle returns!
14 April 2021
Buy your ticket for just £1 and you could win big!
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Keep the faith - Marking Ramadan when living with Crohn’s
12 April 2021
Sawm – it’s one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It means fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan follows the lunar cycle, meaning that there’s a shift in when it falls each year. When…
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Want to become a research champion?
12 April 2021
We believe that high quality research into Crohn's and Colitis can only happen with the involvement of people affected by the conditions. Our Research Champions help us make sure that the voices of people with Crohn’s and Colitis are heard…
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Latest: Coronavirus vaccine for people with Crohn’s or Colitis
12 April 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is low risk, and is the best way to protect yourself and others against coronavirus. It's important to consider getting the vaccine when it is offered to you, especially if you are at increased risk of complications from the…
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How can we improve care for people with Crohn’s and Colitis?
07 April 2021
Join us on 27th April at 6-7.15pm for the virtual launch of the report Crohn’s and Colitis Care in the UK: The Hidden Cost and a Vision for Change.
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What social media has taught me, a medical student, about Crohn’s, Colitis and stomas
07 April 2021
Gwen, a third-year medical student at Cardiff University, is on GP placement for in North Wales and, like a lot of young adults, has used social media for years. In this blog, Gwen explores the emerging role of social media in patient…
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Link between stoma surgery and anti-depressant use shows better support needed pre- and post-surgery
06 April 2021
A new study we’ve funded has looked at the experiences of people who have undergone stoma surgery to better understand what support they need. Researchers studied the records of more than a thousand people with Crohn’s undergoing bowel…
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Ramadan: Tips for fasting with Crohn’s and Colitis
05 April 2021
Ramadan is observed by Muslims as a holy month and a time of fasting. This year, Ramadan runs from Monday 12 April to Wednesday 12 May. Omar Malick was diagnosed with Crohn's at 16 years old and also fasts during…
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My journey to The Boat Race
03 April 2021
On Sunday 4 April, Oxford and Cambridge will go head to head for The Boat Race. In training for this highly anticipated annual contest, Ben learnt the importance of accepting his Crohn's and being open about the impact it can have on his…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): What your risk means for you
31 March 2021
Latest guidance for people with Crohn’s and Colitis on level of risk of complications from COVID-19, and what you should do as a result.
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