Crohns & Colitis UK - Leeds Network

You may have noticed people using a sunflower lanyard to indicate an invisible disability, and let others know that they might need additional support. If you think this would help you, they’re available at the hidden disabilities store. hiddendisabilitiesstore.com

Join us at a virtual social event! The events are a chance to chat, share experiences and potentially learn from others affected by Crohn's or Colitis. You can attend any of these events, no matter where in the UK where you are based. For more info: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/virtual-social…

Every workplace should be more inclusive of people living with invisible disabilities and conditions. We’re calling on companies to pledge their commitment. Are You IN? Send our template email to companies today: ccuk.link/areyouIN3

Date for your diary 📅 @CrohnsColitisUK are hosting a series of virtual social events, and there’s one coming up on the 26th April at 7pm for the North East & Yorkshire. Details on the link below - crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/e…

Looking forward to hosting the @CrohnsColitisUK North East and #Yorkshire virtual social event with @Fran__Russo 26 April, 7pm - link below to book ⬇️

Tell us how we can best promote our In My Shoes app to your IBD team! Whether you’ve already used the app or not before, join our virtual focus group on Tuesday 15 December. Send us a DM to get involved. ittakesguts.org.uk/share/in-my-sh…

Happy #PurpleFriday from the Leeds and District Network and the Leeds Gastroenterologist team! Are you getting involved in the celebrations today? @CrohnsColitisUK 💜💜💜 (photo taken at a Park Run in 2018)

It’s Day 3 of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week! Today we’d like to wish a huge thank you to our network volunteer, Bev Jackson, who made these beautiful wreaths and raised £100 for the charity 💜 @CrohnsColitisUK @CrohnsColitisFR #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

Day 2 of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week! As part of our celebrations to raise awareness, you'd usually find us carol singing in Leeds City Centre. As we can't do this this year, here are some photos from previous years 💜 @CrohnsColitisUK #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

“I decided to do the Dawn til Dusk charity walk to give back to the charity as they have done so much for me and I wanted to give special thanks to the IBD nurses who have been so supportive and informative especially during the pandemic” @CrohnsColitisUK @CrohnsColitisFR

It’s also #GivingTuesday so we’d like to kick off by celebrating an amazing fundraising achievement by one of our local members. Mark Jacobs raised an INCREDIBLE £2,043 by doing a sponsored 27 mile walk @CrohnsColitisUK @CrohnsColitisFR

It’s #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek! How are you getting involved? @CrohnsColitisUK

Happy World Ostomy Day! This wonderful illustration from MJ pretty much sums it up, don't you agree? Artist credit: @emjayuc on Instagram

If you'd like to attend, you need to sign up through the link below There's only a maximum of 20 places at each session (and we can only accommodate those who are over 18 years old) so we would advise signing up in advance if you're interested 💜 crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/support/virtua…

These events are hosted by volunteers from other Networks (not the Leeds and District team) but you're free to attend any of the sessions (so don't worry about signing up to an event in Northern Ireland for example!)

Hi everyone! 💜 It's been a while since we've been able to host a face to face social due to the coronavirus pandemic. @CrohnsColitisUK have planned a series of pilot virtual socials over the next few months, which is perfect for anyone who is missing our coffee mornings!

Shine bright this October and help change the lives of those living with Crohn’s and Colitis. Join us for our new virtual challenge! Run any distance during October and raise vital funds - £250 by the end of October gets a medal! For more info, visit: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/runthenight

We're thrilled to be hosting this Facebook Live with @sacha_dhawan! Click attending for updates and reminders then tune in on 7th October 👇facebook.com/events/2639105…

Huge thank you to Debbie Jacobs who raised £34 for the Leeds and District Network by donating her commission made from selling Neal’s Yard products. A further £60 was raised for @CrohnsColitisUK by Debbie’s friends and family through Facebook donate 💜💜 @CrohnsColitisFR

Online study looking for participants with IBD to take part ⬇️ This research is NOT funded or organised by @CrohnsColitisUK and we cannot take responsibility for your involvement in the research. It is a patient’s choice to take part.