What Are The Benefits of Membership?

You might be aware that Me and IBD is brought to you from the UK's leading IBD charity Crohn's and Colitis UK. You can become a member of the charity and receive all sorts of benefits. 

Becoming a member is open to anyone who is 16 years and over. You can join in your own right, or perhaps you are a parent, family member, or a friend. You can also join if you are a health professional, or hospital representative, in fact anyone who wishes to support the work of the Charity.

As a member you will receive:

• National Newsletter
• Membership/Can’t Wait Card
• Information Sheets and Booklets relating to your condition/illness
• A vote at our National Conference and AGM

For more details on how to become a member, click here

Sometimes the best way to learn more about the benefits of something is to hear what other people had to say about it. Here is a selection of feedback we received from members:

An email from someone who had been recently diagnosed:

"I was only diagnosed with UC recently but the one thing my specialist said I must do when he gave me his diagnosis was to join Crohn's and Colitis UK and it was certainly the best money I spent. The amount of information contained within your 'starter pack' made understanding the whole subject of UC so much easier and the meetings put on by the local group have been fantastic for finding out more about the condition and meeting fellow sufferers."

A parent who joined on behalf of their son:

"I joined your charity soon after our son was diagnosed and was so pleased to receive such useful information given in a non-alarmist way. My husband and I attended a number of your annual meetings when they took place in London. We were impressed with your organisation, the content and the wide variety of speakers. We would therefore like to take this opportunity of thanking you for all the invaluable support and information you have given all of us over the years."

Someone not renewing their membership following surgery:

"During the time of being a member of NACC it's been invaluable"

A parent who took out membership following her son's diagnosis:

"I need the Newsletters even if I felt really sad, because it helped me understand his illness."

A lady who was on benefits and unable to pay for her membership:

"I am thrilled you were able to help me and am very grateful for your prompt response and great kindness at this time where not much seems to be good."

World IBD Day - Celebrate in York

World IBD Day is the 19th May. Which is a Sunday - so give yourselves the day off to celebrate (!). People all over the globe will be doing things to celebrate, raise funds and awareness.

If you're in York, then you can celebrate by taking part in the York Walk (video below):

Starting and ending at Museum Gardens, York.

We are very excited about this year's York Walk - so dig out those walking shoes and join in the fun! Lots of people bring their families, friends and even dogs! You can Register as a walker or Register as a helper

From 10.30am
To warm you up for the main event, a fun-filled morning of family activities is laid on. Turn up early for music, children's entertainment, face painting and dancing at Museum Gardens.

From 12.00pm
The Walk sets off at 12.00pm, following a scenic route around York's historic city centre, including the Millennium Bridge and York Minster. We also offer a shorter and more accessible route for those who choose it.

From 1.00pm
After all that walking, you are invited to rest your tired legs and enjoy a family picnic. You bring the food, we'll provide the entertainment!

And finally
We are very lucky to have a team of fantastic volunteers without whom this event would not be possible. If you would like to help at the start and finish point, on the check-in desk or marshalling on the route, or in any other way - suggestions welcome - please register to join the volunteer team.  Click here to volunteer to help at this walk

Watch the video: