Ruth Wakeman, who is the Director of Services, Advocacy & Evidence here at Crohn’s & Colitis UK, as well as Scarlett Luxe appeared on BBC Radio Somerset this week. Scarlett's interview starts 16 minutes into that clip, then Ruth appears 32 minutes in. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Will you take on the My WALK IT challenge this year?

Register now at mywalkit.org.uk

Are you a parent or carer? Do you wish to chat to other parents or carers of children with Crohn’s or Colitis? If you do, please join us at our Parents and Carers virtual social event on 30th May at 6.30pm.

Register Today: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/virtual-social…

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Comment your heart 🧡💙💗🤍💚💛

Remember you are not alone 💜

#Crohns #Colitis #InflammatoryBowelDisease #IBD

Congratulations to our Edinburgh Marathon and Half Marathon teams! Every stride you took and mile you completed will help us be there for all those affected by Crohn’s and Colitis!

#EdinburghMarathon

Sometimes, all we need is some patience and understanding 💜

#Crohns #Colitis #InflammatoryBowelDisease #IBD

Bank Holiday weekends can be filled with lots of plans with friends and family. But remember it's ok if you need to rest instead, don't feel guilty for putting your health, mind and body first.

#Crohns #Colitis #IBD #InflammatoryBowelDisease #MayBankHoliday

Our Helpline is now closed and will re-open Tuesday 28th May at 9am. If you need urgent medical assistance call NHS111, Call 999 or attend your local A&E. If you’re feeling emotionally vulnerable the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123: samaritans.org

View our latest jobs below or find out about volunteering opportunities.

- Digital Marketing Lead
- Knowledge & Information Manager
- Health Services Lead
- Business Intelligence Manager

Find out more, visit crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/jobs

#Charityjobs #Crohns #Colitis #IBD

It's just 6 weeks until the General Election, and we're taking this opportunity to advocate for the 500,000 people in the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Find out more about our priorities this election period and how you can get involved: 👇 crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news-stories/n…

A HUGE good luck to our Edinburgh Marathon and Half marathon teams this Sunday. You’ll smash it!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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We are recruiting for an individual with lived experience of Crohn’s or Colitis to join our Research Strategy and Funding Committee. Find out more about the role and how to apply:
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/v…

There is only three weeks left to register for our skydive day!

It’s an adrenaline adventure not to be missed - Sign up today: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/sky…

#SkyDive #Crohns #Colitis #IBD #CharitySkydive

📣 Announcement 💜

We are pleased to share that Marianne Radcliffe is joining us as our incoming Chief Executive:

Read more at the link below:
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news-stories/n…

Aged 55+? Living with or supporting someone with Crohn’s or Colitis?

We want to hear from you!

Click the link below to help us understand what the important issues for people with Crohn’s or Colitis are as they grow older. forms.office.com/e/Ez9qtFF4ww

#Crohns #Colitis #IBD

A big shout out and thank you to QuoStar – not only are they one of our valuable suppliers and help with all things IT-related, they also just donated £3,500. We greatly appreciate the difference you’re making for people living with Crohn’s and Colitis.

Our Nursing Programme is open to applications for another year! If you're an IBD Nurse Specialist seeking sponsorship and support with your MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, or you already have an MSc and wish to credential with RCN - this is for you. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/our-work/healt…

Can you help us? If you have taken either etrasimod (Velsipity) or mirikizumab (Omvoh) and would be interested in providing feedback on our information we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] to find out more.

#UlcerativeColitis

'My GP thought I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), so they prescribed over the counter medication, and referred me for a colonoscopy and blood tests. The tests returned with low inflammation markers, and didn't show anything of concern.. 'crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news-stories/b…

#WorldIBDDay

What myths have you heard about Crohn’s and Colitis?
 
This #WorldIBDDay 🌍 help us correct the widespread misunderstanding, so no one feels ignored or dismissed because of these Crohn’s or Colitis. 
 
To find out more:
crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/w…

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