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Supporting better care through education
We work alongside healthcare professionals to support early diagnosis and improve the quality of care for people living with Crohn’s or Colitis. With over 1 in 123 people in the UK affected by Crohn's or Colitis, our educational resources can help you make confident decisions to ensure that everyone with Crohn’s or Colitis can access the right care, at the right time.
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Primary care diagnostic pathways for lower GI symptoms
The national Primary Care Diagnostic Pathways for Lower GI Symptoms have been created to support healthcare professionals to shorten time to diagnosis, reduce variation and improve adults' experiences of care. Endorsed by the RPS, RCN, RCGP, BSG, and BSPGHAN.
For pharmacists
RCGP IBD Toolkit
Contains three New Useful Bits (NUBs), 30 minute e-learning module, and 30 minute podcast
Target audience: GPs, primary healthcare professionals
Content reviewed: October 2025
CPD accredited
NB Medical CPD modules
Length: 60 minutes
Target audience: GPs, primary healthcare professionals
Content reviewed: May 2025
Free registration with NB Medical platform required
NB Medical Webinars
- Hot Topics: Lower GI disease clinic
- Hot Topics: IBD and extra-intestinal manifestations
- Hot Topics: Crohn's and Colitis clinic
Assessing lower GI symptoms in primary care
45 minute e-learning module
Target audience: GPs, primary healthcare professionals
Content reviewed: June 2026
Crohn's & Colitis UK - The Healthcare Professional Podcast
Episode 3: Community pharmacists and the earlier diagnosis of IBD
Length: 30 minutes
Target audience: pharmacists
Content reviewed: May 2025
Pharmacy Magazine CPD modules
Length: 5 minutes
Target audience: pharmacists
Content reviewed: June 2020
Free registration with Pharmacy Magazine platform required
All educational resources
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Helpline Service
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with Crohn’s or Colitis. But we’re with you. We can give you the right information and support at the right time.
We’re here for everyone.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.