As a result of the coronavirus crisis, our income has dropped significantly, and we expect this to continue for the rest of the year. We will do all we can to continue to provide vital support to our community and keep them connected but this will inevitably have a big impact on the work we undertake.
We understand how important research is to our supporters, so it is with a heavy heart, that we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to pause research funding until further notice.
This means that we are asking our researchers to suspend their research projects until further notice.
We will also not be funding any further research for the foreseeable future. Our Open Call will not open in 2020 but we will open applications to our Pain Collaborative programme in April - you can find more information on this here. To help us manage our income and to give researchers the time to refocus and apply, we have not set a closing date yet.
We look forward to a time when we are once again able to fund innovative, exciting research into improving the lives of people with Crohn's and Colitis, searching for better treatments and ultimately finding a cure. We need you to help us get there so please donate here or start fundraising with us!
We owe an immense debt of gratitude to our researchers whose time and attention has been diverted to front-line services or COVID-related research. Your support and patience are appreciated, and we look forward to getting back to business as usual as soon as possible.
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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?
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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