Cut the Crap
We want people to stop ignoring the key signs of Crohn's and Colitis.
Helpline
Need to talk, need support? What is our helpline for?
If you're having gut symptoms that are impacting your day-to-day life, try our symptom checker. In less than 30 seconds it can help you decide if you should speak to your GP.
Our symptom checker has been developed in partnership with GPs and clinicians to encourage you to check symptoms and seek the correct advice.
In just six questions you can find out if the symptoms you’re worried about are something you should contact your GP about. You’ll know within 30 seconds what to do and what symptoms to discuss with your GP. You can receive a letter personalised with your symptoms to give to your GP - to help start the conversation.
If you already have a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or any other form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) this symptom checker is not for you. If you've developed any new symptoms, or your symptoms have got worse, please speak to your healthcare professional.
This symptom checker is for people aged 16 or over. It is not designed to be filled in on behalf of someone else. If you're worried about someone else with symptoms, please share this symptom checker with them.
If your symptoms get worse and you need urgent medical advice, call 111. In an emergency, call 999.
The results from this symptom checker should not replace advice from your healthcare professional.
We want people to stop ignoring the key signs of Crohn's and Colitis.
We will collect anonymous data from this symptom checker to monitor our earlier diagnosis campaign and help us make improvements, including data on symptoms, ages and ethnicity. If you give us your contact details, we will anonymise your data for monitoring purposes. More information on this will be provided before you give us any contact details. We will not use your contact details for marketing, unless you later opt in to this or have already opted in to this. Read our privacy policy. You can unsubscribe/opt-out of marketing at any time by emailing supporters@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.
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.
Signposting you to 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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