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Finding my community of LGBTQ+ people with Crohn’s or Colitis
18 June 2021
Many people with Crohn’s and Colitis find comfort in a community of people who also live with the same or similar conditions as them. But what about the other parts of your identity that are also important to you, and can impact your…
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A nutritionist’s tips for looking after your gut.
15 June 2021
Caroline Donoghue was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 2012 and found that nutrition helped her manage her condition, alongside primary healthcare services. Caroline is now a qualified nutritionist who helps people make healthy choices through…
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How we’re helping parents support young people
09 June 2021
After a challenging year, young people living with Crohn’s or Colitis can face many challenges and isolation, now more than ever. The research team behind Being Me with IBD are now looking at the role of parents in supporting young people…
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How the pandemic has affected our volunteers
05 June 2021
Behind so many of the services and support we provide are a team of dedicated, hard-working volunteers supporting our vision and improving lives for people with Crohn's and Colitis. Like many others, the people behind these roles have been…
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One year on: Volunteering in 2020
01 June 2021
For Volunteers' Week 2021, we're reflecting on the amazing work of our volunteers in the past 12 months, touching upon the impact of the pandemic on our community and their volunteering role. Further stories are shared in our…
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Why I joined the Gut Reaction research project
28 May 2021
We believe that high quality research into Crohn's and Colitis can only happen with the involvement of people affected by the conditions. Our mission is to involve as many people as possible in all aspects of research, and…
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I’ve left a gift in my will to make sure others get the support that I did
23 May 2021
People leave gifts to Crohn's & Colitis UK in their wills for lots of reasons, and every contribution makes a huge difference to people affected by Crohn's and Colitis. For Sarah, it's about providing a vital community to everyone…
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Overcoming negative comments about my Colitis and stoma bag
18 May 2021
Ailish had a subtotal colectomy just two weeks after being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in October 2020. She now lives with an ileostomy stoma and has been on the end of upsetting comments because of this. Over time, though, this got…
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How I found a job that works for me
14 May 2021
Laura worked in education for 20 years before she felt forced to stop by her Colitis, opening up and making big decisions when her condition was at its worst. Now, she's joined our Are You IN? campaign demanding better support for people…
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Being honest about my Crohn’s at work benefits everyone
03 May 2021
It can be hard to approach the subject of invisible conditions with a current or potential employer – but being open about it has served Steven Sharp well.
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