SEARCH
Crohn's & Colitis UK were delighted to welcome Baroness Young to share her personal story and her thoughts around the importance of pushing Crohn's and Colitis care up the NHS agenda, at a special reception, held at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, on the evening of Thursday 9 May.
Crohn's & Colitis UK welcomes Baroness Young to special event
In the Charity’s 40th year, the evening was an opportunity to thank corporate partners and valued service delivery partners that have supported Crohn’s & Colitis UK and to build relationships with new partners for the future.
The evening was hosted by Sue Cherrie(pictured above, centre), Chair of Crohn’s & Colitis UK, and guests heard from new Chief Executive (pictured above right), Sarah Sleet, who shared her thoughts on how the Charity is providing the greatest impact for people with Crohn’s and Colitis through delivery of the strategic plan; with exciting developments in research, campaigns and health service development.
Baroness Young (pictured above, left) spoke about the importance of the patient voice in pushing for change in the NHS, the role of the IBD nurse specialist and how vital the information and resources provided by Crohn’s & Colitis UK are for people living with the conditions. The audience also heard from Rhiannon Jenkins, who was diagnosed with Colitis, aged 17. Rhiannon spoke about the impact living with the condition has had on her experiences at college and university, and the role the Charity has played in supporting her:
“”
I am endlessly grateful for the work that Crohn’s & Colitis UK does to raise awareness and am honoured to have been given the opportunity to speak about my experiences tonight.
Read our latest news
Catch up on the latest news from Crohn’s & Colitis UK
Page
saved
This page has been saved in your personal space. Go to “My Page” to view all saved pages.
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.
Stay in the loop
Together, we’re making the greatest difference. Sign up to hear about the amazing things we’re achieving together.
© Crohn's & Colitis UK