The Latest Breaking News from Crohn Colitis UK

‘Since starting treatment for Crohn’s, things have got worse – I need answers’

Lucy Dare, 21, has been battling symptoms of Crohn’s disease since she was 12

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Former rugby player to take on world-record swim with Scottish Canals

A FORMER professional rugby union player has teamed up with Scottish Canals to attempt a deeply personal and ambitious challenge whilst setting a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2025

Towie star Chloe Meadows reveals the cost of ignoring her bowel disease symptoms for a decade

The reality TV star shared how her ‘longest flare-up’ occurred during filming

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Woman 'needed toilet almost immediately after eating anything' before diagnosis

Selan Lee was going to the toilet three to four times a day or almost immediately after eating anything, and her attendance at school suffered.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Man living on chicken and rice raises awareness about disease

James Wilson posts about his disease on TikTok to try to reach more people.

Liverpool Echo · Apr 19, 2023

'I can't even have a kebab without worrying about days of pain afterwards'

Manchester TikToker says he wants to help people living in Manchester feel less isolated and alone

Manchester Evening News · Apr 16, 2023

NI woman opens up on ulcerative colitis diagnosis and urges others not to ignore symptoms

Megan McNeill is urging others to use the online symptom checker if they're concerned

Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022

Firefighter in 'agony' with hidden illness and goes to toilet '30 times a day'

Catherine Hopkins was just 27 when she started experiencing symptoms including chronic fatigue, stomach pain and swollen joints.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2022

Firefighter suffering from 'invisible illness' has to go to the toilet 30 times a day

Catherine Hopkins started suffering swollen joints, belly pain and chronic fatigue at the age of 27 and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis which has had a major impact on her quality of life

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

Woman, 33, says painful hidden illness means she needs the toilet 30 times a day

“I noticed there was a lot of pain in my left side, especially when I was going to the toilet,”

Wales Online · Jun 18, 2022