Ulcerative Colitis
NHS Choices – Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ulcerative-colitis/pages/introduction.aspx - Ulcerative Colitis
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Crohns-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx - Crohn’s Disease
Information on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful organisations.
CICRA (Crohn's & Colitis in Childhood Research Association)
Helpline: 0208 949 6209
www.cicra.org
Dedicated to creating a wider understanding of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis particularly as it affects children and young adults. We provide support for sufferers and their families and we raise funds to support approved medical research aimed at finding more effective treatments and an eventual cure.
Crohn’s Zone
www.crohnszone.org
Crohn's Zone is a friendly interactive forum based community for people all over the world with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Crohn’s and Colitis UK (NACC National Association for Crohn’s and Colitis)
Information Line: 0845 130 2233 (or 01727 844296)
NACC-in-Contact Support Line: 0845 130 3344
www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
The NACC brings together people of all ages who have Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, which includes Proctitis, their families and the health professionals involved in their care. They offer support via their information and support lines and 70 country-wide groups.
IA, The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group
Helpline: 0800 0184 724
www.iasupport.org
IA, the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group (formerly known as the Ileostomy Association of Great Britain and Ireland), is a mutual support group which has the primary aim of helping people who have had their colon removed because of conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns, FAP, bowel cancer etc.