New publication: Tests and Investigations for IBD

A new information sheet: Tests and Investigations for IBD (Edition 4) is now available to download from our website.

Tests and Investigations for IBD (PDF)

This replaces the booklet Investigations for IBD - Edition 3, which is now out of date and being discontinued.

More information

Printed copies are available from the office - contact usif you would like one.

Visit our Information about IBD section to view all of our information sheets, guides and booklets.

Crohn's and Colitis UK Comments on NICE Recommendation

Crohn’s and Colitis UK welcomes the recommendation from NICE (National Institute for Health Care Excellence) that faecal calprotectin be used to support a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (known collectively as Inflammatory Bowel Disease), in conjunction with other appropriate processes.

The use of faecal calprotectin, which identifies inflammation in the bowel, could accelerate diagnoses in future.

We are now looking forward to NICE’s work on developing the Quality Standards for IBD, which will begin in December. These Standards will be essential for mandating good quality care for anyone receiving a diagnosis of IBD.

We know that people with IBD can experience long delays in receiving a diagnosis, as symptoms are often confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Related Links

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• Simple tests could help diagnose serious bowel conditions

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• Faecal calprotectin diagnostic tests for inflammatory diseases of the bowel: guidance (PDF)

All the Info In One Place

The Crohn's and Colitis UK website is a treasure trove of information. The charity has been going since

1979 which is probably before a lot of you were born, so it's no surprise that Crohn's and Colitis UK is where health professionals send newly diagnosed IBDers. 

There are also other issues relating to the impact and management of IBD which can particularly affect young people such as self-image, emerging sexuality, first relationships, leaving home, transferring from paediatric to adult health care, disclosing IBD to healthy peers, trying to fit your IBD needs in with your lifestyle, and even over-protective parents. These issues too can have an impact on confidence, self-esteem, well-being, and ability to cope with IBD.

On the main website there's a page called "Supporting Young People" which has information tailored especially for you. 

If you want to find out more about the charity, its people and its history, check out the About Us page on the main website too.