Crohn's & Colitis UK work with politicians across the UK to improve the lives of children and adults with Crohn’s and Colitis today, and for tomorrow’s cure. This page hosts resources to support you to increase awareness of Crohn's and Colitis and to raise issues on behalf of constituents living with the conditions.
IBD resources for politicians
Resources for politicians
The policy and campaigns teams can support you by:
Helping to increase your understanding of the issues impacting people living with these conditions
- Sharing the latest evidence and position statements
- Connecting you to people living with the conditions
- Signpositing you to information about your local IBD services
Supporting you to raise the profile of IBD
- We can draft parliamentary questions, EDMs and letters
- We can provide written briefings, case studies and statistics to support debates, meetings, speeches or your attendance at events
- We can provide support packs for specific activities or campaigns
Resources to download and use
World IBD Day 2021
World IBD Day takes place on 19th May each year to unite people worldwide in the fight against Crohn's and Colitis.
Twitter image to show support for World IBD Day 2021
Facebook image to show support for World IBD Day 2021
Possible Twitter messaging for World IBD Day 2021
Template letter to CEO of local health trust/board on behalf of constituent
Draft parliamentary questions on IBD
Better IBD Care
We're campaigning for better IBD care for the 500,000 children and adults living with the condition across the UK.
Template letter to CEO of local Trust/Health Board on behalf of constituent
Image for social media on IBD Care
Executive Summary of IBD UK's Report Crohn's and Colitis Care in the UK
Don't see what you need, want more information or to meet with us? Please contact policy@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
Helpline Service
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:
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Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Listening and talking through your situation.
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Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
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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.