7 December 2017
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week
This week is Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week which we know a number of our
incontinence customer’s suffer from.
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and often described as 'invisible' illnesses. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can change over time. However the most common are abdominal pain and diarrhoea, tiredness and fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss and mouth ulcers.
Help the UK’s leading charity in the battle against Inflammatory Bowel Disease. They have dozens of free information sheets, booklets and guides that demystify Crohn’s and Colitis for anyone affected by them, including friends, family, medical professionals and even employers.
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are often viewed as ‘invisible illnesses’. This Awareness Week, we're using the hashtag #MakingTheInvisibleVisible, to help bring Crohn's and Colitis out of the fog this December.
If your life is affected by Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, then we recommend that you check out the Crohn’s and Colitis website for the support services. The confidential support services provide practical information and support, whether you are:
- newly diagnosed or have lived with IBD for some time
- a friend, relative, partner or carer
- a young person with IBD, or their parent
- wanting to know about the daily impact of Crohn’s and Colitis
- seeking emotional support
- needing practical help, such as applying for disability benefits.
looking for convenient, disposable products. Pull Ups provide higher security which helps ensure peace of mind. Our pull up ranges include incontinence odour protection and are torn at the side for easy removal.
If you are looking for a reusable, washable solution instead of disposables please see the Washable Incontinence Pants section.
Best Wishes
Incontinence UK Team
www.incontinenceuk.co.uk
