Crohn's & Colitis UK were recognised for two areas of work this year. For what we achieved with our campaign 'Not Every Disability is Visible' and the mobile App, 'In My Shoes: 24 Hours with Crohn's or Colitis'.
This Campaign brought real change for Crohn's & Colitis patients in their everyday lives…and this was our standout winner by using innovation for purpose
Award judges' comments on In My Shoes
Not Every Disability is Visible was supported by Janssen and the In My Shoes App supported by our partnership with Takeda UK. We extend our heartfelt thanks to both companies for their commitment to the projects and shared goals of improving the lives for people with Crohn's or Colitis.
Awards summary:
Not Every Disability is Visible
Excellence in Public Health Communications and Excellence in Media Relations.
In My Shoes: 24 hours with Crohn's or Colitis
Excellence in Patient Programmes, Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships, and the Porterhouse Medical Award for Innovation in Healthcare.
A big thank you to Janssen, Takeda, Mearns and Pike, Electric Putty and Evoke KYNE for helping us bring these projects to life and continue to help those living with Crohn's and Colitis. And of course, a special thank you to all our supporters for making the projects and campaigns so successful.
In my shoes was developed with and partially funded by Takeda UK Ltd.
