Webinar & Q&A — Faith-based fasting with Crohn's and Colitis

20 January 2027 | 6pm | Online

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Join us for our free webinar exploring faith-based fasting with Crohn’s and Colitis. Held in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA), and timed ahead of Ramadan, this session will provide practical information and support for anyone considering fasting for religious, spiritual or cultural reasons.

"Our role is not simply to say "fast" or "don’t fast", but to understand the evidence, assess individual risk, and support patients in making informed decisions while keeping their disease under control"

– Dr Muhammad Usman

You might have questions about balancing your faith with your health when it comes to fasting. We’ll be discussing symptom management, hydration, nutrition, communicating with loved ones, understanding when religious exemptions may apply, and approaching decisions about fasting with confidence.

While the focus will be on Ramadan, everyone who fasts for religious, spiritual or cultural reasons is welcome and may find the information shared helpful and relevant to their own fasting practices.

When? Wednesday 20 January, 6pm

Where? Online on Zoom

Questions? Head to our FAQs

Our speakers

Dr Muhammad Usman

Consultant Gastroenterologist

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Catherine Winsor

Chair | Director of Services, Research & Evidence

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In partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association

Speaker bios

Dr Muhammad Usman is a Consultant Gastroenterologist based in the University Hospitals of Leicester, recognised for his clinical excellence, academic contribution, and commitment to patient-centred care. He is a proud Member of the Royal College of Physicians and the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, reflecting his specialist expertise and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in his field. Dr Usman is an avid researcher with multiple publications in respected peer-reviewed journals. His academic work spans key areas of gastroenterology and hepatology, contributing valuable insights that help shape modern clinical practice.

Catherine Winsor has worked in the healthcare charity sector for over 20 years, including senior roles at Prostate Cancer UK and Bowel Cancer UK, leading teams focused on improving healthcare pathways and the provision of patient support services. Catherine is passionate about health inequality and improving access to support for everyone.

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I’m excited to explore fasting with Inflammatory Bowel Disease because it sits at the intersection of evidence-based medicine and what matters deeply to patients. Ramadan is an important part of life for many people with Crohn’s and Colitis, and our role is not simply to say "fast" or "don’t fast", but to understand the evidence, assess individual risk, and support patients in making informed decisions while keeping their disease under control.

FAQs

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is for anyone affected by Crohn's or Colitis. You may live with the condition yourself, or want to learn more about it to help you support a loved one.

How do I join?

Register for your free place by filling in this quick form
We will send you a confirmation email with your unique link to join
We will send you a reminder email an hour before the webinar starts

How do I submit a question for the Q&A session?

You will have the opportunity to ask a question when you register.

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Do I need to download anything, or create an account?

The webinar will be held using Zoom Webinar.

You don't need a Zoom account, or to download any software, but for the best experience we recommend joining using the free Zoom app. Without the app, you may not be able to use features like the Chat and Polls.

You can join using a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Will I be on camera?

No - this event is a webinar, not a meeting, so your camera and microphone will be off and you can relax knowing that nobody is able to see or hear you.

Will the webinar be streamed live, or recorded?

The webinar won't be streamed live on social media - to watch it live, you will need to register. The webinar will be recorded, and we will share the recording with everyone who registered.