Are you ready to create a world where everyone living with Crohn's and Colitis feels understood and supported to live their best life?
This World IBD Day, there's No Going Back for people with Crohn's and Colitis!
When you live with an invisible condition like Crohn's or Colitis, going 'back to normal' means going back to a world that can make life harder for you - dealing with people who don't understand your condition, in a society not set up to help you.
Nobody should have to accept that kind of 'normal'. So, we're going forward to something better.
Join us this World IBD Day by walking to raise awareness and funds for people with Crohn's and Colitis, calling for more workplace support and campaigning for better IBD care across the UK.

This work is supported by Merck Sharp & Dohme UK Limited.
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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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