About one in four people with Crohn's or Colitis are diagnosed when they are over 60. This is often referred to as 'late-onset IBD', and we know it can come with its own challenges.
Join us online at 7pm on Monday 30 June to learn more about late-onset IBD from one of our Crohn's & Colitis UK Nurse Specialists and two people with first-hand experience.
There will be a Q&A session at the end.
Scroll down to find out more about our speakers.
This webinar is aimed at people who were diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis aged 60+, and their loved ones.
If you were diagnosed before 60 you are very welcome to join, but some of the content may not feel as relevant.
The webinar will be held using Zoom Webinar.
You don't need a Zoom account, or to download any software. You can join using a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. When you register, you will be sent a link which will open in your Internet browser.
It is a webinar, not a meeting, so your camera and microphone won't be connected and nobody will be able to see or hear you.
We will be holding a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. If you have a question for our speakers, you will be able to type it into the Q&A box during the event. You can choose to ask your question anonymously.
The webinar won't be streamed live on social media - you will need to register to be sent your unique link to join.
The webinar will be recorded and shared afterwards.
If you have any questions about this webinar, please email patienteducation@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.
I am so pleased to be working with the charity to improve IBD care and spread awareness.
I am very passionate about caring for patients, and I have just finished my last year of MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Bridgette Fraser, Crohn's & Colitis UK Nurse Specialist
Bridgette is an IBD Specialist Nurse Practitioner working as the Lead Nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. She won 'Nurse of the Year' in October 2019 for her service development projects since joining the Trust. She hosted the first IBD Open Day in June 2019, and developed an IBD flare card, leaflet and key fob for patients. She has since done many IBD awareness activities.
She enjoys family time playing board games and going on beach holidays. She also loves to read, crochet and do jigsaw puzzles when she gets some free time!
Debra was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 59. After several years of ups and downs, it took an acute flare and hospital stay in 2022 before she was screened for combined therapy of biologics and immunosuppressants. This current treatment has put Debra on the path to remission – things are now looking positive and she is able to enjoy line dancing and go on holiday again.
Sue was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at age 67. At this event she will share her experience of her various treatments and their side effects, and coming to terms with surgery. Amongst other things, she enjoys volunteering with the National Trust and reading.
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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.
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.
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