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Perhaps you're not a close friends with anyone living with Crohn's or Colitis, but someone you interact with regularly has one of the conditions and you'd like to know more about it. Perhaps it's a friendly neighbour, a friend of a friend or even your hairdresser! No matter who it is, it's amazing that you want to support them, and our information can help you understand what they might be going through.
Someone I don't know well
Our information hub can help you understand everything about the conditions, their symptoms and treatments, surgery and complications, as well as other useful information.
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Our blogs feature stories from real people from all walks of life, highlighting how there's not a "one size fits all" experience of Crohn's or Colitis. By reading our blogs, you can get a feel for how wide-ranging the impacts of these conditions can be, and learn simple ways you can help the person you know.
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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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