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Crohn's and Colitis UK's Publications team has written a brand new information sheet on Steroids.
New information sheet: Steroids
This information sheet is designed to answer common questions you may have if you have been given steroids (corticosteroids) to treat your Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
It is not intended to replace specific advice from your own doctor or any other health professional.
You can obtain further information from your doctor, pharmacist, the information leaflet supplied with your medication or from www.medicines.org.uk.
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We have more than 40 publications focusing on many aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
View and download all our publications for free.
All of our booklets and information sheets are written and produced with the help of medical advisers, nurses, other specialists and people with IBD. We are a certified member of the Information Standard scheme.
Our accreditation means that we have passed a rigorous assessment to ensure that our information is:
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- Accurate
- Balanced
- Evidence-based
- Up-to-date
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Helpline Service
Temporary closure - 10/06/2026
Our Helpline will be closed from Wednesday 10 June and will reopen at 10am on Monday 15 June.
We may be closed but we have lots of information here on our website.
If you need urgent medical advice you can call NHS 111 or in Northern Ireland phone your local Phone First. In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
If you need emotional support the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123.
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with Crohn’s or Colitis. But we’re with you. We can give you the right information and support at the right time.
We’re here for everyone.
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.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 10am to 3pm, 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.
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