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It’s Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week!
01 December 2021
Everyone in the Crohn's and Colitis community has a unique story to tell. This Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (1-7 December), we're looking at all the different ways your stories can make a difference to our work, our community,…
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How to make the most of your online shopping
24 November 2021
There are lots of ways to donate to Crohn's & Colitis UK, so that we can continue out vital work improving the lives of people affected by Crohn's and Colitis. Our corporate partnerships officer, Natasha, tells us all the ways that you…
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Our Crohn’s inflammation is outside of the bowel
22 November 2021
Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive system, and occasionally outside of it due to complications. Eilidh and Anthea told us about their diagnosis and treatment journeys for Crohn's in the mouth and reproductive system.
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London Assembly Report: Improving London’s Loos
19 November 2021
We know that access to public toilets is vital for people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. On World Toilet Day (19 November) the London Assembly has launched a report on the availability of public toilets in London. It found…
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Speaking up about Crohn’s, Colitis, and Autism
18 November 2021
Living with Crohn's presents its own challenges, as does living with autism. Mason lives with both and discusses how both conditions can affect day to day life.
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Colitis changed the way I work, and the way I live.
10 November 2021
When his Colitis diagnosis meant leaving his dream job, Mac had to find a new career, and a new way to keep fit. Weightlifting provided both of these things, and the chance make things work around him.
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New NHS report calls for more proactive Crohn’s and Colitis care
09 November 2021
Last week saw the launch of NHS England and Improvement’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) report on gastroenterology services. Ruth Wakeman, our Director of Services, Advocacy & Evidence, spoke at the virtual event,…
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Latest: Coronavirus vaccine for people with Crohn’s or Colitis
08 November 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…
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Our research will help people make decisions about parenthood and pregnancy.
05 November 2021
It’s National Fertility Week, so we asked Professor Helen Steed and her team to tell us about the work they have done on Crohn’s, Colitis, and choices around parenthood and pregnancy. We are proud to have funded this important research…
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Update on campaign to reform prescription charges in England
03 November 2021
The UK government’s consultation on possible changes to prescription charges has ended and we’re awaiting their response. The UK government has proposed changes to push back the age that people can stop paying for…
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