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Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can have an impact on your education, and your working life. This can be worrying for some people, and you may wonder what support you can get around these issues.
Our information below can help you understand your rights, and your options around work, school and further education. We also have information for employers, to help them understand what Crohn's and Colitis are, and how they may impact their employees.
Going to university or college can be an exciting but daunting time for anyone. And if you're living with Crohn's or Colitis, you're likely to have concerns and questions.
Here you'll find useful information for schools, colleges and universities.
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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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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.