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.
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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We also share regular stories over on our Instagram channel.
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Want to meet people living with Crohn's or Colitis, or supporting those who do? We'd love to see you at one of our virtual social events!
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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.