Crohn's & Colitis UK in Scotland

How we are achieving change in Scotland

We work with politicians, policy and decision makers and NHS leaders to improve the lives of children and adults with Crohn’s and Colitis today, and for tomorrow’s cure.

We share the latest evidence and position statements with Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) from all parties and meet with them to increase their understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis, support our campaigns and signpost them to information to support their constituents living with Crohn’s and Colitis.

As a result of our work, Scotland has become the first nation to launch a new government-backed campaign to raise awareness of Crohn's and Colitis. The campaign will raise awareness of the symptoms with posters and leaflets in community centres, GP surgeries, and social media, urging anyone who is concerned to contact their GP.

The Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group (CPG) on IBD

Launched in February 2017, the CPG works to raise awareness of the issues facing people living with the conditions and elevate the profile of Crohn’s and Colitis in the Scottish Parliament.

With Pauline McNeill MSP as Convenor and supported by Crohn's & Colitis UK, it includes Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), healthcare professionals, policymakers and people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.

Our work with Healthcare Professionals

In Scotland we work in partnership with The Modernising Patient Pathways Programme National IBD Steering Group.

Comprising expert healthcare professionals from across NHS Scotland, the Scottish Government, Crohn`s & Colitis UK, and patient representatives the group was established to support, innovate and develop high quality IBD services.

Working to re-design and develop IBD Services across NHS Scotland in line with Scottish Government priorities and IBD UK and the IBD Standards the group promotes a ‘once for Scotland approach’ to care.