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19 June 2025

Living with Colitis and navigating sex and relationships as a gay man - Jonathan's story

Jonathan speaks to us about his experiences over the past decade with relationships, whilst living with Colitis, and how it has shaped how he views intimacy today.

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17 June 2025

Seasonal vaccines for people with Crohn's or Colitis

Information about influenza (flu), COVID-19 and RSV vaccines for people with Crohn's or Colitis and their contacts

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13 June 2025

Will the NHS 10-Year Plan deliver for people with Crohn’s or Colitis?

As the UK Government prepares to publish its NHS 10-Year Health Plan, many people living with Crohn’s or Colitis will be thinking: what difference will this make to me?

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12 June 2025

Efficient and cost-effective diagnosis of IBD: Now and the future

Too many people with Crohn’s or Colitis are facing distressing symptoms, long waits, and delayed treatment. Our new report with KPMG outlines 5 steps to faster, fairer care.

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02 June 2025

Thanking Crohn's & Colitis UK Volunteers - Volunteers Week 2025

As we celebrate Volunteers Week 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers here at Crohn's & Colitis UK.

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28 May 2025

"Having a chronic illness like Crohn’s doesn’t mean you have to stop chasing your goals." - Sam's story

As a fitness fanatic, when Sam received a diagnosis of Crohn's, he worried it would impact his love for competing. He reflects back on how his diagnosis hasn't defined him.

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28 May 2025

Travelling the world with my invisible 'friend' Crohn’s – Jo’s story

The travel season is upon us and people are gearing up to explore new places. But for those living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) travelling can be very challenging.

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19 May 2025

Introducing Amy Dowden X Crohn’s & Colitis UK: Wear Your Courage

We're delighted to announce our Amy Dowden X Crohn’s & Colitis UK: It Takes Courage collaboration, a collection of merchandise items available to order now.

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19 May 2025

Our journey as a family - Joel & Emily's story

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12 May 2025

"What courage means to us." - Omma and Farish

For World IBD Day 2025, our theme is courage. We heard from Omma and Farish who both shared their reflections on what courage to means to them.

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