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About Crohn's & Colitis UK
Every day, people are diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease. You could be any age, rich or poor, of any faith or none, of any ethnicity, sexuality, or gender. You could be anyone walking down any UK street. Whoever you are, a diagnosis of Crohn's or Colitis will be life changing.
Since 1979, Crohn's & Colitis UK has been here for everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis.
Our vision
We want to see improved lives today, and a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis tomorrow.
Our mission
We break taboos
We drive pioneering research
We bring people together
We campaign to improve lives
We are leading the fight against Crohn’s and Colitis
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 strategy
Our impact
We worked hard to offer help, advice and reassurance to everyone who needed it. As the science changed, we shared any updated information with you as quickly as possible. This was a challenge, but you – our amazing supporters – kept us going.
Our reports
View our annual reports.
About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
Helpline Service
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:
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Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Listening and talking through your situation.
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Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
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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.