Support for you
If your life is affected by Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, we’re here to help you.
Our confidential support services provide practical information and support, whether you are:
- newly diagnosed or have lived with IBD for some time
- a friend, relative, partner or carer
- a young person with IBD, or their parent
- wanting to know about the daily impact of Crohn’s and Colitis
- seeking emotional support
- needing practical help, such as applying for disability benefits.
We believe people living with Crohn’s and Colitis should be able to live their lives to the fullest. Browse the links below to see how we can help you achieve that.
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Information Service
We aim to provide clear, accurate and balanced information about Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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Our guide to living with IBD
Find answers, fast - on our new Companion website. A user-friendly guide to living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Emotional support
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis can be stressful and isolating. They are not easy conditions to live with – and many suffer in...
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Find an IBD Nurse Specialist
Use our map to search for your local specialist services for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
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Grants Scheme
If you’re on a low income and your Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis means you need support with your education,...
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Disability Benefits
Living with long-term conditions like Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis may well have an impact on your financial situation.
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Support for recently diagnosed
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD)...
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Support for young people & families
About 1 in 4 people newly diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis each year are under 16.
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Everyday life
Living with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis may mean that you have to adapt your life to manage your condition.
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Patient Education Programme
Programme of education and support by IBD Nurses and Doctors for people living with IBD. The IBD Patient Education Programme will cover a wide range...