We recently held a Facebook live talking about vaccines, treatments for COVID-19, and research updates, as well as what to do if you’re unwell over Christmas.
Catch up on our recent Facebook live
Ruth Wakeman, Director of Services, Advocacy & Evidence at Crohn's & Colitis UK, chaired the panel. She was joined by gastroenterologists Prof Charlie Lees, Dr Nick Kennedy, Dr Nick Powell and Dr Tariq Ahmad, and IBD nurse specialist, Kerry Robinson.
If you missed the Facebook live, you can catch up on the video on our YouTube channel.
We’ve recently updated our coronavirus pages, where you can find information about vaccines, treatments, and information to help if you are concerned about how coronavirus may impact your work and finances.
We know coping with news and updates about coronavirus can be tough, but we're here for you. If you're feeling unwell over Christmas, our information below might be helpful:
- Take a look at our wellbeing resources.
- Read our guide on what to do if you think you're having a flare.
- Speak to our Helpline (you can see our Christmas opening hours below).
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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.