Crohn's and Colitis UK Contacts are trained volunteers who offer emotional help and support at the end of the telephone to members and non-members alike. Anyone may call, whether they have IBD themselves or are the relative or friend of someone who has IBD.
All calls are kept strictly confidential and you do not have to give your name if you prefer not to. Contacts do not give medical information or advice, but can offer support at times when you may feel that you wish to talk through problems, situations or feelings with someone outside your immediate circle of family, friends or health care professionals.
Who are the Contacts?
Crohn's and Colitis Support (formerly NACC-in-Contact) was established in 1989 in response to the many patients and relatives seeking confidential personal support in coping with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease.
Contacts are members of the Association who are willing to offer themselves as supportive listeners over the telephone. They are usually patients or relatives of patients, and therefore can offer a very personal quality of understanding to those who call them. Contacts are volunteers, and all have been selected and trained for their listening skills.
National Support Line - 0845 130 3344
The National Support Line has extended its hours to provide a service from 1 - 3.30 pm as well as its existing opening hours from 6.30 – 9 pm every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (excluding English Bank Holidays). Contacts can be reached by ringing the National Support Line number 0845 130 3344. Callers are charged at local call rates from most phones but not mobiles.
If you have any comments on the Crohn's and Colitis Support (formerly NACC-in-Contact) service, please e-mail or use our contact form
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