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2022 Patient and Family Education Day
Saturday 10 September, 10:15am-4pm
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Paediatric IBD patient and family education day in Edinburgh
Learn more about paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) at a free event for children and young people with Crohn's or Colitis and their families.
The PIBD 2022 Patient and Family Education Day takes place on 10 September 2022 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
Held during the global PIBD 2022 Symposium, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to listen to and speak with global PIBD experts. It's also an amazing opportunity for children and young people and their families living with Crohn's or Colitis to share experiences, and connect with others in a similar position and who understand what they are going through.
Experts from across the world will be available for informal discussions as well as giving cutting-edge updates. Find out more about vital topics including managing the disease, optimising current treatments, new treatments, the many aspects of living with the disease and the latest IBD research.
Interested?
Visit the webpage to find out more about the day or to register for the event.
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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.
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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.
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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
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If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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