Campaigning for change
We’re campaigning across the UK to increase awareness and understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis.
Too many people do not have access to high-quality care, services, and support.
We won’t stop campaigning until this changes and with your help, change can happen sooner.
Explore our campaigns
We want people to people stop ignoring the key signs of Crohn’s and Colitis.
We are raising awareness of the symptoms and our healthcare professional approved symptom checker.
We’re calling on the UK Government to cut the wait for IBD diagnosis, treatment and care.
Show your support today by adding your name.
Workplaces must be more inclusive for people living with Crohn’s and Colitis.
Find out about our campaign that is making this happen.
The Not Every Disability is Visible campaign is championing access to toilets
Everyone with Crohn’s or Colitis deserves access to high-quality, personalised care.
We’re working to improve the processes for applying for benefits.
From how they are assessed to working so that they fully cover the costs of disability and being unable to work.
Interested in our awareness campaigns?
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None of our award-winning campaigns would be possible without our amazing community of dedicated campaigners. Your powerful voice really does matter.
How we work
We work to make sure NHS leaders, politicians and other organisations across the UK understand Crohn’s and Colitis – find out more about we influence policy and legislation.
Our campaigns are underpinned by the experiences of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis. We gather evidence and insight in a range of ways – find out more as we build this new programme of work.
About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
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.
Ask your employer to get involved with our workplace programme
Get your local councils, cafes and pubs involved with our access to toilets campaign