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Crohn's & Colitis UK work with politicians across the UK to improve the lives of children and adults with Crohn’s and Colitis today, and for tomorrow’s cure. This page hosts resources to support you to increase awareness of Crohn's and Colitis and to raise issues on behalf of constituents living with the conditions.
IBD resources for politicians
Resources for politicians
The policy and campaigns teams can support you by:
Helping to increase your understanding of the issues impacting people living with these conditions
- Sharing the latest evidence and position statements
- Connecting you to people living with the conditions
- Signpositing you to information about your local IBD services
Supporting you to raise the profile of IBD
- We can draft parliamentary questions, EDMs and letters
- We can provide written briefings, case studies and statistics to support debates, meetings, speeches or your attendance at events
- We can provide support packs for specific activities or campaigns
Resources to download and use
World IBD Day 2021
World IBD Day takes place on 19th May each year to unite people worldwide in the fight against Crohn's and Colitis.
Twitter image to show support for World IBD Day 2021
Facebook image to show support for World IBD Day 2021
Possible Twitter messaging for World IBD Day 2021
Template letter to CEO of local health trust/board on behalf of constituent
Draft parliamentary questions on IBD
Better IBD Care
We're campaigning for better IBD care for the 500,000 children and adults living with the condition across the UK.
Template letter to CEO of local Trust/Health Board on behalf of constituent
Image for social media on IBD Care
Executive Summary of IBD UK's Report Crohn's and Colitis Care in the UK
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Helpline Service
Temporary closure - 10/06/2026
Our Helpline will be closed from Wednesday 10 June and will reopen at 10am on Monday 15 June.
We may be closed but we have lots of information here on our website.
If you need urgent medical advice you can call NHS 111 or in Northern Ireland phone your local Phone First. In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
If you need emotional support the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123.
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with Crohn’s or Colitis. But we’re with you. We can give you the right information and support at the right time.
We’re here for everyone.
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.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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