Whether you're a team mate looking to support a colleague or a manager wanting to ensure your employee has the best workplace experience while living with Crohn's or Colitis, we have information that can help.
This information will help employers and managers understand what it means to have Crohn's or Colitis. You may have questions about what you can do to support employees with health conditions, and we're here to help you put plans in place to become a more accepting and accommodating place to work.
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Once Lois was diagnosed, it was not about making significant changes to working arrangements but small tweaks that would benefit her and give her the confidence to be able to fulfil her role to the maximum of her ability. An example of this was that an office move took place a couple of years ago; when allocating desks, it was not possible to assign a toilet just for Lois, but she was deliberately located as near to one as possible.
Gary
Line Manager
As well as our guides for employers and employees, we have the Talking Toolkit, which can help those living with the condition find the words to talk about it through a personalised print out of things they experience and how you can help them. If your employee or team mate wants to talk about their condition but isn't sure how to explain it to you, this might help.
Your employee might not be sure how to explain their condition or needs at work, so our employee conversation guide can help empower them to ask for what they need in the workplace.
There are many ways you can help your employees. Why not take a look our useful tips for making the workplace more comfortable for those living with Crohn's or Colitis. You can also signpost them to our information on managing Crohn's or Colitis while working.
We have a lot of information on the conditions, their impacts, and living day-to-day. The video and info on our All about Crohn's and Colitis page explains the conditions in a nutshell.
If you want more in-depth information, head over to our All information about Crohn's and Colitis section.
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We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
Listening and talking through your situation.
Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Signposting you to specialist organisations.
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 - 9am to 5pm, 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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