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We're Crohn's & Colitis UK
We’re changing what it means to live with these lifelong, incurable gut conditions. Around one in 120 people in the UK have Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, navigating life with an unpredictable condition that could flare up at any time. The impact can be devastating: plans turned upside down; work and education on hold; relationships and wellbeing under strain; dreams for the future paused.
No one should face that alone. That’s where we come in.
What we do
We provide trusted information, support cutting-edge research and lead bold campaigns designed to get people talking about Crohn’s and Colitis like never before. We’re transforming understanding, building the recognition these conditions deserve and uniting our community to drive real change.
We’re fighting for a tomorrow where everyone living with Crohn’s or Colitis has everything they need to live well, and for a future where we don’t have to live with it at all.
Crohn’s? Colitis? We’ll face it together.
This year, 25,000 people will be told they have Crohn’s or Colitis. Once diagnosed, the obstacles continue. Today, there is no cure. People simply don’t understand these conditions. So, we have listened. It's time for change & we're leading the way.
Hear from our community about what this means to them.
Our vision
A world without Crohn’s and Colitis.
Our purpose
We inform, empower and unite our community so people living with Crohn's and Colitis can lead better lives.
Our Values
Ambitious
We are relentless in striving for improvement. Every day, we aim to make the greatest impact possible on the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis. We’re experts in our field and work hard to make a difference.
Compassionate
We are rooted in empathy and kindness. We’re there for everyone living with Crohn’s or Colitis and when people turn to us for information and support, we listen.
Stronger Together
We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and develop together. We’re a community, we work together to help people support themselves, and we learn from everyone we work with.
Our reports
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About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
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.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.