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www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk "We’re Crohn’s & Colitis UK and we’re changing what it means to live with these lifelong, incurable gut conditions. Crohn’s? Colitis? "
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We’re fighting for a tomorrow where everyone living with Crohn’s or Colitis has everything they need to live well, and for a future where we don’t have to live with it at all. Around one in 120 people in the UK have Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, navigating life with an unpredictable condition that could flare up at any time. We provide trusted information, support cutting-edge research and lead bold campaigns designed to get people talking about Crohn’s and Colitis like never before. We’ll face it together.

04/11/2026

Behind every person living with Crohn's or Colitis, there's often people whose support goes further than they know.

It could be...
- The parent who advocates for you at every appointment
- The friend who makes sure you're included no matter what
- The partner whose support you can rely on without even asking
- The sibling who makes sure life is easier when they're around
- The colleague who took the time to learn about your condition
- The neighbour who runs errands on tough days
- The medical professional who pushed for answers

We're stronger together. That's why our pin badge packs include two pin badges. Share it with someone to say thank you for their support. Share it with someone who you know is proud to raise awareness. Share it with someone and make an impact together.

Wear one. Share one. Bring a cure closer.

Tag the person you're grateful for in the comments, and donate today to get your badge pack:
https://socialsync.app/flw/rf-26r31epn16rd3

04/11/2026

Crohn's & Colitis UK are at Nursing Live UK from 9-10th November!
📍NEC, Birmingham
We’re are excited to connect with nurses, share our resources, and discuss support for people living with Crohn's and Colitis. Come and find us on Stand 4, in Hall 2.

03/11/2026

Huge congratulations, once again, to our amazing Royal Parks Team💜
Photography credits 📸 Sabina Dadaashova, Simon Shipley & Leo Rekiaro

02/11/2026

If you support someone with Crohn’s or Colitis, you may be classed as a carer.

You are a carer if:

- You look after someone who is disabled or has an illness or long-term condition. Or you look after an older person who needs extra help.

- The person you care for would find it much harder to manage without your support.

- You’re not being formally paid for your help or support.

Caring for someone could include:

- Practical tasks, such as helping them to use the toilet or wash. Or helping or reminding them to take their medicines.

- Helping with their mental health or giving emotional support. This may be comforting them, keeping them company or checking on them during the day.

- Being a carer can mean you’re entitled to extra support, such as claiming benefits.

Our recently updated information on disability and sickness benefits includes information about claiming benefits as a carer.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/LcZ95102enV

01/11/2026

Crohn’s and Colitis distance us from the lives we want to live. But what if being free from these conditions wasn’t out of reach?

Change starts with a Will and with one simple step, it can start with yours.

And to make it even easier, we’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy to offer you the chance to write or update your Will for FREE today. We’re covering the costs of Wills up to £150 – so you can write a simple will for free, or get a discounted will with trust. You can do this online, over the phone or in person with a Will-writing expert or solicitor.

While many supporters choose to include a gift in their Will to Crohn's & Colitis UK, there’s no obligation to do so if you use this service. By leaving a gift in your Will to Crohn’s & Colitis UK, you can be part of the generation turning research excellence into real-world breakthroughs.

Write or update your Will today and help bring us closer to a cure.

Claim your free will online today by heading to the link below, or call 020 4525 3605 and quote Crohn’s & Colitis UK to book a phone or in-person appointment.

https://ow.ly/AAh65102ecL

31/10/2026

Forget horror movies - living with Crohn's or Colitis can feel scary at times. From getting a diagnosis to adjusting to a life interrupted by chronic illness, these conditions can have a significant impact on people's lives.

That's why we need more research. Research helps us speed up diagnosis, discover better treatments and pioneer better care – and ultimately, brings us closer to a cure.

Your donation will help us get there, while making sure no one has to face Crohn's or Colitis alone. As a thank you, we'll send you a pack of our new 'Wear One. Share One' badges, so you can be a symbol of hope for the future while raising awareness, starting conversations and spreading your impact far and wide.

Donate to our badge campaign today: https://socialsync.app/flw/rf-26r31epn16rd3

30/10/2026

There may not be a grand castle, dramatic cloaks or Claudia Winkleman narrating, but life with Crohn’s or Colitis can certainly be filled with traitors hiding in plain sight!

In honour of The Traitors finale, tell us which of these Crohn’s and Colitis Traitors you've met, and what you would add to the list.

Let us know in the comments!

30/10/2026

Just a few hours to go! It’s not too late to get your nominations in for our Alex Demain Young Fundraiser of the Year Awards. The deadline for entries is today at 5pm.

Our young fundraisers inspire us every day, and we wanted to take the time today to share Libby's story. Libby was just 10 years old when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. After completing a six-week liquid diet as instructed by her IBD Team, she started fundraising for Crohn’s & Colitis UK to celebrate.

Libby’s first fundraising activity included a trampoline party, bringing her loved ones together while raising money for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. From there, Libby’s fundraising grew. She encouraged friends and family to give something up for January, spoke about her experience with Crohn’s at her mum’s work conference and, alongside her family, organised bake sales, football matches and a pantomime.

Knowing that raising that money would help other children or people going through the same thing made a real difference to Libby. When Libby spoke about Crohn’s at her mum’s work conference, one member of the audience recognised the symptoms she described. He went to his doctor armed with the knowledge Libby had shared and was later diagnosed with Colitis, after years of not knowing what was wrong with him.

By 2017, Libby had raised £7,022.90 and was invited to attend the Alex Demain Awards. The awards were a special moment for Libby and her family. At a time when so much of her life revolved around her conditions, it gave her the chance to celebrate what she had achieved and to see the difference her fundraising could make.

Libby’s relationship with Crohn’s & Colitis UK continued after the Alex Demain Awards. Libby took part in purple events at school, her brother’s football team got involved, and she created an Instagram page called ‘Libby’s Crohnies’ to raise awareness and bring people together.

Around 50 people took part in a local fun run she organised, and sharing her experiences online led to messages from people who recognised symptoms in themselves. Some subsequently went on to be diagnosed with Crohn’s.

And now, almost a decade after she attended the Alex Demain Awards, Libby is taking on her biggest fundraising challenge yet: the London Marathon.

For her, the marathon is another opportunity to do what she has been doing since she was 10 – raise awareness, support others and show what is possible when you are living with Crohn’s.

“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Life does get much better.”

Libby hopes that by sharing her story, she can help younger people living with Crohn’s or Colitis feel less alone and give them hope for the future.

Nominate your inspiring young fundraiser before 5pm today!

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29/10/2026

The clock is ticking - nominations for our Alex Demain Young Fundraiser of the Year Awards close tomorrow!

If you know a fundraiser under the age of 30 who has raised money for Crohn’s & Colitis UK, why not nominate them? Let’s celebrate the amazing work they do to raise awareness and funds for everyone living with these conditions.

Today, we’re sharing the story of Emma, one of our very first Alex Demain Awards winners!

Emma’s story:

“At the age of 13, I announced I wanted to swim the English Channel! Eight years later in 2015, I was able to complete the challenge, motivated entirely by a desire to raise funds and awareness for Crohn's & Colitis UK after my sister’s diagnosis and battle with Ulcerative Colitis.

I was at university in Aberdeen at the time, so training for the English Channel was limited to the local pool and a couple of very cold lochs. With any challenge, it’s the support of those around you, whether it's family and friends or professional involvement which gives you the strength to carry on.

My crossing was calculated at 22.5 miles and took 17 hours 39 minutes, but my challenge was over in a day, unlike what so many sufferers of Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's have to endure. I was astounded at the level of support and donations I received from so many people, many who were complete strangers. Through their generosity, I raised more than £8,000, far exceeding my target.

Following his untimely passing, I was surprised and honoured to be the first recipient of the Alex Demain Young Fundraiser of the Year Award in 2016, presented by Carrie Grant. Alex’s own fundraising achievements for the charity whilst battling his own health issues were truly inspirational and his efforts have left a lasting legacy.”

Feeling inspired? Nominate someone using the form below – but be quick, because the deadline for entries is Friday 30th of October at 5pm !

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