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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Helpline
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 Crohn’s or Colitis
Find answers, fast - on our Companion website. A user-friendly guide to living with Crohn's and Colitis
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Emotional Support
Do you need someone to talk to who has a lived experience of Crohn's or Colitis and can understand your difficulties?
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Support for young people & families
1 in 4 people newly diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis are under 16 years old.
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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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Disability Benefits
We understand that living with long-term health conditions like Crohn’s or Colitis may 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 you may be relieved that you can finally put...
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Everyday life
Living with Crohn’s or Colitis may mean that you have to adapt your life to manage your condition.
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Crohn’s and Colitis Education Programme
Programme of education and support by IBD Nurses and Doctors for people living with Crohn's or Colitis. The Education Programme will cover a wide...
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Apps
We want to enable people with Crohn’s or Colitis to use technology to their healthcare advantage, from self-management tools to better engagement...
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In My Shoes
New app: 24 hours with Crohn's or Colitis