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How I opened up to get the support I needed
11 January 2021
Chloe lives with Crohn’s and knows the value of being supported by those around her, especially her partner, Ben. However, it wasn’t always easy for Chloe to be open about her condition and it took a major, difficult incident for things…
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How I wrote and published my Colitis memoir
05 January 2021
Liam was diagnosed with Colitis around 8 years ago, after several years of being ill. This is journey to publishing his memoir, “More Than Meets The Eye”, which is available now and raising funds for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
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Why I bared my stoma on Naked Attraction
29 December 2020
Channel 4's Naked Attraction celebrates bodies of all shapes and sizes. Mark appeared on the show as new way to challenge his confidence and become truly comfortable with his stoma bag as a single man.
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I’ve received the coronavirus vaccine
21 December 2020
Heather is an Occupational Therapist for the NHS who works in the community, visiting residential and nursing and coming into contact with clinically vulnerable people on a daily basis. Heather also has Crohn's and when she was offered the…
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Create your Star of Hope with Paige Joanna
01 December 2020
For Day 6 of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week we're going to be asking you to get crafty with Paige Joanna, who creates videos, tutorials and handmade goodies. This is one of many ways to make a difference this week and you can find out…
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Making our dream day come true
26 November 2020
From early on in the planning process, Sophie and Sam wanted to pay tribute to Crohn's & Colitis UK as part of their wedding day. When the coronavirus pandemic threatened to undo their plans, they regrouped to make it happen regardless and…
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Testing positive for coronavirus: Our stories
15 November 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, more and more people are testing positive. We know this is scary and concerning for many people living with Crohn’s and Colitis, as well as their loved ones. We spoke to some of our supporters who received…
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Competing with Colitis - Siobhan-Marie O’Connor
12 November 2020
Writing from Margaret Island in Budapest, where hundreds of swimmers and staff are in a protective bubble to take part in the International Swimming League, Siobhan-Marie O'Connor told us how it's going and how she's putting her health…
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Elise’s story: The Phoenix Rises
09 November 2020
Lots of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis find creative outlets to help them manage their wellbeing and navigate the difficult situations that these conditions can present. For Elise, who is supporting our Christmas shop this year, this…
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I was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 1972
03 November 2020
In the 1970's, Crohn’s was little known outside the medical profession. This is the year that our volunteer and supporter, Hilary, received her diagnosis and, in 1985, received an ostomy. Hilary shared her experience with us, from the…
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