This Christmas we need hope to shine brighter than ever before.
Shine bright this Christmas, Star of Hope returns!
When our community comes together, you bring light to the darkest of days. Relief to anxious moments and together with everyone here at the charity, we become a beacon of hope for those with Crohn's and Colitis. This Christmas, our Star of Hope returns to bring hope to those who need it most this time of year.
P.S. We are sorry to say that this year we simply don't have the funds to send our usual Star of Hope in return for your donation. However, we have made a downloadable Star of Hope which you can print and decorate at home. We'd love to see your creations so make sure you tag us on social media if you share a photo!
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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.
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