News & Blog

Finding my community of LGBTQ+ people with Crohn’s or Colitis

18 June 2021

Many people with Crohn’s and Colitis find comfort in a community of people who also live with the same or similar conditions as them. But what about the other parts of your identity that are also important to you, and can impact your…

A nutritionist’s tips for looking after your gut.

15 June 2021

Caroline Donoghue was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 2012 and found that nutrition helped her manage her condition, alongside primary healthcare services. Caroline is now a qualified nutritionist who helps people make healthy choices through…

Charities call for more workplace support

11 June 2021

Crohn’s & Colitis UK, working as part of a coalition of 18 charities, is calling on employers across the UK to put protective measures in place for staff who may have reduced protection from the Covid-19 vaccine.

How we’re helping parents support young people

09 June 2021

After a challenging year, young people living with Crohn’s or Colitis can face many challenges and isolation, now more than ever. The research team behind Being Me with IBD are now looking at the role of parents in supporting young people…

How the pandemic has affected our volunteers

05 June 2021

Behind so many of the services and support we provide are a team of dedicated, hard-working volunteers supporting our vision and improving lives for people with Crohn's and Colitis. Like many others, the people behind these roles have been…

Crohn’s and Colitis care in the UK: an update

03 June 2021

One year on: Volunteering in 2020

01 June 2021

For Volunteers' Week 2021, we're reflecting on the amazing work of our volunteers in the past 12 months, touching upon the impact of the pandemic on our community and their volunteering role. Further stories are shared in our…

Latest: Coronavirus vaccine for people with Crohn’s or Colitis

28 May 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is low risk, and is the best way to protect yourself and others against coronavirus. It's important to consider getting the vaccine when it is offered to you, especially if you are at increased risk of complications from the…

Why I joined the Gut Reaction research project

28 May 2021

We believe that high quality research into Crohn's and Colitis can only happen with the involvement of people affected by the conditions. Our mission is to involve as many people as possible in all aspects of research, and…

I’ve left a gift in my will to make sure others get the support that I did

23 May 2021

People leave gifts to Crohn's & Colitis UK in their wills for lots of reasons, and every contribution makes a huge difference to people affected by Crohn's and Colitis. For Sarah, it's about providing a vital community to everyone…