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...
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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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Your Guide to Appointments
Health appointments can be daunting when you have Crohn’s or Colitis – no matter how many you’ve attended before. - What...
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Virtual Social Events
During September to November 2020, through a pilot project we’re offering people affected by Crohn's or Colitis the chance to join a virtual...
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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
If your child is living with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, it’s natural to feel worried about what this could mean...
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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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Top 8 things to do after a Crohn’s or Colitis diagnosis
Hearing you have Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis can be overwhelming, but there’s lots of support out there. Life...
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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...
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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