On Wednesday 4 November Crohn’s and Colitis UK were supported by television presenter Carrie Grant and local MP Alan Campbell at the parliamentary launch of their new patient resource ‘My Crohn’s and Colitis Care’, a patient guide to the top 10 essentials of a good Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) health service. Currently 1 in 4 IBD services can’t see all urgent referrals within 4 weeks and this guide is designed to empower people with IBD to get the best from their local health service by working in partnership with their healthcare team.

Alan Campbell MP said “I’m pleased that I was able to attend and take part in the launch of this important resource showing support to constituents in Tynemouth who are living with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis and to raise awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease more generally.

“Crohn’s and Colitis UK offer great support to those that suffer with these diseases and the launch of the ‘My Crohn’s and Colitis Care’ will prove to be invaluable in supporting patients to work in partnership with their healthcare services in order to get the best quality care.”