Useful links

Organisations:

Crohn’s and Colitis UK – Crohn’s and Colitis UK aims to improve life for everyone affected by IBD. They raise awareness, provide information and support, fund crucial research, and campaign and speak up for change. www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation‘s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation offers helpful educational resources to help patients cope with these diseases and better manage their health. To gain access to their educational material, please visit: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

Crohn’s in Childhood Research Association – CICRA raises funds to support approved medical and scientific research aimed at finding more effective treatments and an eventual cure. CICRA also provides support for affected children and their families, in the form of booklets and newsletters, which are freely available to sufferers. www.cicra.org

Colostomy Association – They offer support, reassurance and practical information to anyone who may be about to have, or already has a colostomy. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk

IA – Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group is a national charity supporting people living with an ileostomy or an internal pouch; their families, friends and carers. As a national charity IA has a local presence throughout the UK & Ireland whose volunteers are themselves living with an ileostomy or an internal pouch. www.iasupport.org