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Benefits and finances
General & Adult Financial Support
Money & finding financial support
Access information covering finance, money, benefits, and cost-of-living support for those living with Crohn’s or Colitis in the UK.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
A comprehensive guide to claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for adults with Crohn's or Colitis.
Eligibility & Family Support
Disability & Sickness Benefits
Find clear, up-to-date information on your rights to sickness and disability benefits in the UK when living with a chronic illness.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
Financial support & eligibility guidance for parents, carers, and legal guardians of children diagnosed with Crohn’s or Colitis.
All information about Crohn's and Colitis
Visit all our information to find out more about Crohn's and Colitis, including symptoms, treatments and practical tips for living with Crohn's and Colitis.
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- Understand more about life with your condition
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- Find out about the support that’s available to you
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Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.