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Online communities for Crohn's and Colitis

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Peer support can be invaluable when living with, or supporting someone with, Crohn’s and Colitis. That’s why we provide dedicated online communities moderated by our staff.

  • Please report any activity that doesn’t follow the rules by using the report function. You can also contact admin by sending a direct message on our main page.
  • If you are feeling vulnerable or you are concerned about your emotional wellbeing, The Samaritans is available 24/7 on Tel: 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org

Safeguarding

Keeping children and vulnerable adults safe online is a shared responsibility. To find out more about how to stay safe online you can see nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety or see our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

Our forum for people affected by Crohn’s & Colitis

The Crohn’s & Colitis UK Facebook Closed Group Forum is a community for anyone affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). It is moderated by our staff Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding UK bank holidays). Outside these times, members can continue to comment on posts.
Facebook Group for people affected by Crohn's or Colitis

Our group for Healthcare Professionals

The Crohn’s & Colitis UK Healthcare Professional Community is a Facebook group for all Healthcare Professionals involved in Crohn’s and Colitis care, including those who might be treating co-morbidities. The aim of this group is to enable two way communication between Crohn’s & Colitis UK and Healthcare Professionals, as well as discussion and sharing of best practice. We encourage discussion between Healthcare Professionals working in different disciplines and hospitals across the UK. The forum is moderated by our staff Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding UK bank holidays). Outside these times, members can continue to comment on posts.
Facebook Group for Healthcare Professionals

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Temporary closure - 10/06/2026

Our Helpline will be closed for the remainder of this week and will reopen at 10am on Monday 15 June.

We may be closed but we have lots of information here on our website.

If you need urgent medical advice you can call NHS 111 or in Northern Ireland phone your local Phone First. In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

If you need emotional support the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123.


We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with Crohn’s or Colitis. But we’re with you. We can give you the right information and support at the right time.

We’re here for everyone.

How Can We Help?

  • We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
  • Listen and talk about living with IBD
  • Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
  • Give you contact details of specialist organisations
  • We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information

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 - 10am to 3pm, 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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