We're part of a health charity alliance which includes the National Migraine Centre, Coeliac UK, the Terrence Higgins Trust, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, and the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
Our letter is speaking up on behalf of you - people with long-term conditions like Crohn's and Colitis - highlighting the role our Helpline has played in reducing demand on the NHS by supporting people affected by the conditions.
With lockdown having put an extra strain on vulnerable people's diagnosis and health, the Chief Executives of the alliance, including our CEO Sarah Sleet, are warning of a surge in demand for NHS services. People with the conditions who have had treatment delayed or stayed away from the NHS during lockdown are now seeking support for their condition, including Crohn's and Colitis, more urgently.