Support for our patients
Talking to others who also live with IBD can be of great support to our patients.
We have a very proactive IBD Patient Panel. We encourage patients to get involved to help us improve our service and the care we offer patients. You can contact the IBD Patient Panel Bournemouth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease - CCUK - provides information and support to people of all ages who have been diagnosed with IBD. There is a national support line and also local groups that meet across the country. CCUK also holds an annual meeting at our hospital for patients. If you wish to become a member, ask your IBD nurse for details, visit www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk or telephone 0845 130 2233.
Useful websites:
- British Society of Gastroenterology www.bsg.org.uk
- NHS Choices www.nhs.uk
