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New!On Sunday 25 July 2010, a team made up of contestants from BBC One's extreme game show "Total Wipeout", will be rising to the challenge and competing in the first "It's a Knockout" event to be held by the National Association for Colitis & Crohn's Disease (NACC) to raise awareness of Crohn's and Colitis.

New!We are looking for a Public Affairs Officer - closing date for applications Friday 16th July 2010 .... read more

New!We are looking for a Helplines Manager - closing date for applications Friday 9th July 2010 .... read more

New!NACC Becomes Crohn's and Colitis UK
The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, known affectionately to the 31,000 members as NACC, has changed its name and logo. Having put the new name and logo to the membership at the AGM in Newcastle on 22nd May, the charity became Crohn's and Colitis UK on 15th June 2010.... read more

Crohn's and Colitis UK aims to improve life for everyone affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), the most common forms being Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Together these conditions affect about 250,000 people in the United Kingdom.

The charity brings together people of all ages who have been diagnosed with IBD, their families and the health professionals involved in their care. We welcome support from anyone who would like to help us in our work, whether as a member, volunteer or by raising funds. We hope that you will find the information you are looking for within our website. If not, please contact us.

Crohn's and Colitis UK provides:

-an Information Service covering all aspects of IBD available by telephone and email

-the NACC-in-Contact Support Line – a chance to talk confidentially with someone who has personal experience of living with IBD

-a network of local Groups and opportunities to volunteer throughout the UK

-a range of Information Sheets on specific topics

-Understanding Colitis and Crohn's Disease and Living with IBD – information leaflets for someone who has just been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (also in other languages)

-information and support for parents who have a child diagnosed with IBD

-IBD and Me - information and discussion board for 16 - 29 year olds

-guidance on benefits and how to apply for individual personal grants

-campaigning for better support and services for people who have IBD

-£500,000 a year investment in IBD research
 

You can join Crohn's and Colitis UK

We have almost 31,000 members throughout the UK and membership is open to anyone affected by IBD, to health professionals and to anyone who wishes to support our work. For just £12 per year, members receive an initial information pack, NACC News - our informative quarterly newsletter covering the latest in IBD research and treatment as well as personal experiences of living with IBD - and a combined membership and 'Can't Wait' Card to assist with emergency access to toilets.  To join click here

Walk with usCrohn's and Colitis UK Walks were completed in London and York this year
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Crohn's and Colitis UK is the working name for The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC)
A charity registered in England Number 1117148
A charity registered in Scotland Number SC038632
A company limited by guarantee in England: company number 5973370
 

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Crohn's and Colitis UK have made all reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, but can take no responsibility for your use of it. Nor can Crohn's and Colitis UK take responsibility for anything contained in other linked sites. The purpose of the site is informational and educational, and it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are in any doubt as to your medical condition, or if you are in need of advice, you should consult your doctor or other health professional.

Please note that the materials on this site are intended primarily for the use of persons accessing it from within the UK.

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Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the working name for The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC)
Charity registered in England Number 1117148
Charity registered in Scotland Number SC038632
A company limited by guarantee in England: company number 5973370


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